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NBTC wants tariffs to be harmonised
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2015
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is proposing mobile tariff rates among Asean operators be harmonised to enhance business competitiveness.
TBank gets tough on bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2015
» Thanachart Bank (TBank), the country's sixth-largest lender by assets, has stepped up measures to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) in a bid to raise its coverage ratio next year to be on a par with the industry average of 130%.
SPCG will move solar assembly facility to Korat
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/08/2015
» SET-listed SPCG Plc, Thailand’s biggest solar power operator in terms of capacity, will relocate its solar module assembly to Nakhon Ratchasima from Nonthaburi, citing limited expansion opportunity under the latter’s city plan.
Panel approves B500m innovation fund
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/08/2015
» An innovation development committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved an annual budget of 500 million baht for an innovation fund to invest in private equity funds.
Deal puts Dawei on fast track
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/08/2015
» SET-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) has signed an agreement with the Myanmar government to start developing the first phase of the Dawei megaproject immediately.
QH adopts cautious stance in second half
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/08/2015
» SET-listed developer Quality Houses Plc (QH) is focusing more on controlling expenses, closely monitoring housing inventory and selective land purchase in the second half of this year, as the company remains wary of the country's economic outlook.
Angels and Demons: A Tale of Two Cities (Part Three)
Business, Published on 08/08/2015
» Bangkok and Los Angeles are both known as the City of Angels, but apart from sharing a name, what else do they have in common? In particular, what specific lifestyle problems do they both face, and what lessons can be learned from their respective approaches to addressing those problems?
New condos down, prices up
Business, Published on 08/08/2015
» Bangkok’s condominium market saw a 21% reduction in project launches in the first half of 2015, but average prices rose by 35% as developers turned their attention to the medium- and high-priced segments, says consultancy Plus Property.
The power of hugging
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 08/08/2015
» In 2004, Pornvarin Nutrawong’s husband was diagnosed with lymphoma. It dawned on her that death was just around the corner.
Magic pots
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 08/08/2015
» With age, the complexion looks dull, wrinkles deepen and the skin starts to sag. You can turn back time with this rich anti-ageing magic.