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New state-owned framework taking shape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2015
» Shortly after the military seized power last year, the State Enterprises Policy Commission (superboard) was appointed with the aim of improving efficiency in the state-owned sector, reducing the public burden and preventing politicians from taking improper advantage.
Property tax 'likely to be fairer'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2015
» The Finance Ministry is set to impose a progressive tax on land and buildings instead of the flat tax system proposed earlier, saying this would be a better way to narrow economic disparity, a ministry source says.
Bangkok Bank China takes cautious stance
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2015
» Bangkok Bank China (BBC) expects its loan growth to fall short of its target this year even with loan demand picking up in the second half.
Trigger funds prove resilient as Thais seek reliable returns
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/07/2015
» Trigger funds remain popular with 68 new funds and 30 billion baht raised in the primary market this year.
Nithi finds recipe for success with careful growth
Business, Published on 13/07/2015
» Nithi Foods Co, a maker of spices and seasoning products based in Chiang Mai, may be just a small family-run business, but it thinks big.
Thai firms urged to look steps ahead
Business, Published on 13/07/2015
» Thai organisations should incorporate more foresight into their business plans to better anticipate change, says the Thailand Productivity Institute (FTPI).
Workpoint raises airtime rates by 30%
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 13/07/2015
» SET-listed Workpoint Entertainment Plc has raised airtime advertising rates for its digital TV channel by 30% thanks to surging viewership, which accounts for 10% of the overall TV industry.
Crisis management can create conditions for a quick win
Business, Published on 13/07/2015
» ‘Coach Kriengsak, thank you for seeing me at such short notice,” says Tanom. “No problem, Khun Tanom. What’s going on?”
Prerequisites set for spectrum return
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2015
» CAT Telecom's labour union has given the agency's board and management an ultimatum to accede to its demands before returning an unused five megahertz on the 1800-MHz spectrum to the telecom regulator to add spectrum bandwidth for the fourth-generation (4G) auction.
Avoid a big headache
Business, Published on 13/07/2015
» Patchaporn Charoenkhuntham was taken aback when she saw the medical bill for chickenpox treatment of her four-month-old son. Two nights at a private hospital cost her almost 25,000 baht.