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GTCC bemoans skills dearth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/04/2014
» Addressing the shortage of skilled technicians, infrastructure links with neighbouring countries and energy security are crucial for Thailand to ensure the country maximises the benefits from the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC), says the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC).
Banks step up checks on debtors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2014
» Credit history checks by banks at the National Credit Bureau (NCB) almost tripled during the first quarter in a sign that lenders have become more prudent as bad loans rise amid the gloomy economy.
Doldrums hit corporate earnings
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2014
» First-quarter earnings of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) were flat at 13.13 billion baht, while TMB Bank (TMB) and Tisco Financial Group Plc (TISCO) saw their annual earnings fall at double-digit percentage, a strong indication that the economic doldrums have begun to hurt corporate earnings.
4-lane road projects given priority
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2014
» Four-lane road expansion is expected to be the first of the 2-trillion-baht infrastructure projects, according to a Public Debt Management Office source.
NokScoot set to go after shareholder greenlight
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 18/04/2014
» The plan to set up NokScoot as a discount carrier to provide medium and long-haul services out of Thailand is gaining momentum with the blessing from SET-listed Nok Air's shareholders.
SET closer to shortlisting chief options
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/04/2014
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand board is expected to finalise the selection process for a new president by the end of this month.
True targets 1 million 4G subscribers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2014
» True Move, Thailand's third-largest mobile operator, has set an ambitious target of 1 million subscribers for its fourth-generation (4G) mobile broadband service this year after completing its first-phase network rollout.
TRU will build B500m plant
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/04/2014
» SET-listed vehicle assembler and auto parts maker Thai Rung Union Car Plc (TRU) is going ahead with its plan to build a truck plant despite unfavourable conditions including the political stalemate.
TAT looks to welcome high-end Asean tourists
News, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 18/04/2014
» High-end tourists from four Asean countries are expected to generate at least 1.3 billion baht in income for Thai tourism next year, reports the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PTT: Supply not affected by shutdown
Business, Published on 18/04/2014
» The maintenance shutdown of Bongkot natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand should not disrupt electricity generation, says energy giant PTT Plc.