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(Updated) "Popcorn shooter" confesses
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2014
» Latest: Popcorn shooter confesses to firing weapon at Lak Si. Earlier: Arrest made in Surat Thani 24-year-old Phitsanulok native Vivat Yodprasert, nicknamed the "popcorn gunman", one of four suspects, to be arrested for attempted murder & other violations.
Chamber warns of 2% contraction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2014
» Thailand's prolonged political protests and the declaration of the emergency decree are estimated to have cost the economy up to 100 billion baht.
Farmers to receive B20bn in payments from today
Business, Published on 19/03/2014
» Payments totalling 20 billion baht borrowed from the central budget are expected to go into the hands of rice farmers from today, according to a source at the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).
Thaicom mulls relocating
Business, Published on 19/03/2014
» Thaicom Plc, the country’s sole satellite service provider, is considering relocating its local satellite base to another country in Asia Pacific where it has satellite footprints in order to avoid further political risks, according to a source.
RS retreat on box sale
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 19/03/2014
» RS Plc, the rights holder for this year's Fifa World Cup tournament, is retreating on the sale of its satellite set-top box and the must-have rule after legal pressure from the broadcasting regulator.
Virtual currencies 'not legal tender'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/03/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has issued a warning against buying virtual currencies including the bitcoin, saying they are not legal tender in the country.
Aapico to slim down on costs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2014
» Aapico Hitech Plc (AH), the SET-listed automotive parts manufacturer, plans to maintain its 2014 profit margin at 3-4%, the same level as last year, even though its revenue is expected to fall by 5-10% in line with sluggish domestic car sales.
CIMBT in lower-rate promotions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2014
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is offering lower interest rates for creditworthy personal loan customers in an effort to spur demand in the unsecured finance sector.
REITs expected to boost hotel sales
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 19/03/2014
» Hotel sales are expected to increase dramatically this year due to the emergence of more real estate investment trusts (REITs), which will help pour liquidity into the hotel investment market, says property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
M&As bring rewards for careful companies
Business, Published on 19/03/2014
» Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are crucial for Thai companies wanting to enter new markets, but transactions should complement capabilities and give appropriate returns, say business leaders.