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Thai "snow"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/03/2014
» It's not really snow, but from a distance, hail stones can look like snow. That was certainly the case in Loei last Sunday.
Battle for FTI heats up
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/03/2014
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has kicked off its search for a new chairman amid sentiments that the new head will resolve internal conflicts but not bring any changes to Thailand’s largest private group.
GLO chief denies foul play in draw
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2014
» The twice-monthly government lottery is in the spotlight after the latest results exactly matched the licence plate numbers of caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's vehicles for the ninth time since she took the helm, prompting claims that the draws were "locked" to favour insiders.
NBTC warns RS on World Cup adverts
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 18/03/2014
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is threatening to take strong legal action against RS Plc if the country's second-largest entertainment firm does not immediately stop its misleading ad campaign on this year's Fifa World Cup tournament, as it violates consumer protection law.
Fetco committed to reform
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/03/2014
» The seven members of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) are moving towards capital market reform without waiting for a new functional government now that the five-year Capital Market Development Master Plan has expired.
R&D spending 'to double'
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2014
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) expects investment by the private sector in research and development (R&D) to double in the next three years, spurred by supportive government measures.
Banpu sees light with focus on solar power
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 18/03/2014
» Rayong: The SET-listed Banpu Plc, Asean's leading coal producer, is looking into solar power opportunities in Japan and Thailand in its moves to minimise effects from fluctuating coal prices.
Zero-rate loans set to boost sales
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2014
» Amid the country's gloomy economy and months of political turmoil, lenders are set to offer zero-rate loans to stimulate new car sales after domestic sales for January hit a 25-month low.
Thais appeal to Japan auto parts makers
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/03/2014
» Despite the prolonged political protests, Thailand remains an appealing market for Japanese auto parts makers.
Gulliver eyes Thai market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/03/2014
» The Japanese used car firm Gulliver International splashed into the Thai automotive industry, forging a joint venture with a local partner to develop its used-car business here.