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BAAC's lending lifted by farm cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2013
» The outstanding balance of cash advances drawn by farmers' credit cards was close to 8 billion baht at the end of November.
PM plans to pep up economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/12/2013
» Despite growing political pressure, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday ordered state agencies to map out new economic stimulus measures to spur the economy next year.
Protests douse year-end celebrations
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 05/12/2013
» Political tensions are hurting event organisers, with 10% of events in December cancelled and many more delayed to next year.
Resort holiday boom on back of cooler politics, weather
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 05/12/2013
» Popular resort destinations near Bangkok will be bustling from Dec 5-10 thanks to the positive atmosphere from easing political tensions.
Insurance safe bet for continued gains
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2013
» Insurance premiums will reach the government's target of 6% of the country's GDP earlier than scheduled, originally set for the end of next year, if growth momentum is maintained.
Protests fail to deter foreign banks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2013
» Foreign banks with branches in Thailand are still keen on setting up subsidiaries here despite political turbulence.
BAFS rating kept stable
Business, Published on 05/12/2013
» Fitch Ratings (Thailand) has maintained its national long-term rating and stable outlook for Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS) on the back of its dominant market position.
Investors spruce up Zalora with $112m
Business, Published on 05/12/2013
» Zalora, an online fashion start-up in Southeast Asia, has raised US$112 million (3.61 billion baht) in new capital from investors including American billionaire Leonard Blavatnik's Access Industries and US asset management firm Scopia Capital Management.
World Bank asked to map out Thai SME promotions
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/12/2013
» Thailand is seeking help from the World Bank to map out its five-year promotion plan for small and medium-sized enterprises starting in 2017 in a bid to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) of SMEs to pre-financial crisis levels.
State agencies get B4bn in solar panel assistance
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2013
» The Energy Conservation Fund (ECF) will provide financial support of nearly 4 billion baht for state agencies to install solar modules on their rooftops.