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Euro-zone crisis forces lower MPI forecast to 6%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/10/2012
» The Industry Ministry has revised down growth estimates of the manufacturing production index (MPI) this year to no more than 6%, pointing out that slower growth can be expected next year.
PTTGC earmarks $4.5bn for major investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2012
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical producer, plans capital expenditure of US$4.5 billion baht over the next five years to support its projected revenue of 800 billion baht by 2022.
TUF ups capacity with B12bn budget
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2012
» The SET-listed Thai Union Frozen Products Plc (TUF) plans to increase its capital expenditure the next two years to a combined 12 billion baht, mainly to expand production capacity and upgrade production facilities in Samut Sakhon.
Steel firm builds new Thai plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/11/2012
» India's Usha Martin Co, Asia's leading manufacturer of long steel products, has joined hands with a Japanese partner to set up its second manufacturing plant in Thailand at a cost of 500 million baht.
Dentist's chair brought gain, Not pain
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/12/2012
» If Prapan Vilailert had not been engaged by chance to fix a chair at a dental clinic in Bangkok seven years ago, he would not have his current role.
Honda confident of maintaining sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/12/2012
» Japan's Honda Motor expects its sales in Thailand in 2013 will be on par with this year, although overall industry sales will likely cool down as the government's first-time car buyer scheme ends.
Egat to splash out on transmission upgrade
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2013
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) yesterday announced capital spending of 300 billion baht over the next five years, mainly to upgrade power facilities nationwide.
PTTGC aims at doubling total revenue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2013
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's biggest petrochemical maker, will spend nearly 200 billion baht through 2017 on expansion and greater efficiency.
Fuel diversification vital
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2013
» Diversification of fuels in power generation is necessary to avoid the impact of higher costs of natural gas and strengthen energy security, say experts.
PTTGC to join massive Indonesian project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2013
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical producer, has been chosen by the Indonesian state-owned PT Pertamina (Persero) as an investment partner for its US$5-billion petrochemical complex.