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Published on 24/04/2014
» Wat Prayurawongsawas celebrates its Unesco Heritage award.
MPC leaves rate alone
Business, Published on 24/04/2014
» The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) left its policy interest rate unchanged yesterday but warned first-quarter economic growth could contract and full-year growth come in weaker than forecast as prolonged political strife takes a toll on private investment and tourism.
Kesara vows to make bourse a key player
Business, Published on 24/04/2014
» Pushing the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) towards becoming a major player in Southeast Asia in the run-up to the Asean Economic Community (AEC) was cited as a major challenge by Kesara Manchusree, who was appointed by the board yesterday to fill Charamporn Jotikasthira’s shoes as the new president.
PTTEP fully acquires Thai unit of Hess in $1bn deal
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2014
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), Thailand's only publicly listed petroleum explorer, has fully acquired the US-based Hess Corporation's Thai unit for US$1 billion.
What does fourth-generation procurement look like?
Business, Published on 24/04/2014
» As we mentioned in the first column of this two-part series, our candid interviews with 60 executives throughout Asia-Pacific helped us see where they feel they are lagging in procurement capabilities at a time when such mounting pressures as cost volatility make it more important than ever to catch up.
More SME borrowers seeking grace period
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2014
» The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requesting grace periods for principal loan repayments is rising as they face a liquidity crunch amid the stuttering economy, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
Ticon plans to raise B2.7bn for growth
Business, Published on 24/04/2014
» Ticon Industrial Connection Plc, the SET-listed developer of ready-built factories and warehouses, will increase its registered capital by 2.7 billion baht to serve expansion and repay debts.
OpenRice launches free dining app
Business, Published on 24/04/2014
» OpenRice.com, Hong Kong's most popular dining guide, is introducing a free mobile app in Thailand to allow people to browse more than 1 million restaurants in Asia.
Thailand ‘needs data law’
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2014
» Thailand was ranked 28th in the world last year in terms of cybersecurity risks by a global security software firm due to increasingly sophisticated attacks.
TV operators ink MoU to monitor ads
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 24/04/2014
» A total of 24 digital TV operators have tightened their self-regulation of advertising content with cooperation from ad agencies.