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FPO: Stimulus set to drive growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2015
» The three measures in the new economic stimulus package worth a combined 110 billion baht are expected to contribute an additional 0.4% to economic growth this year.
Central bank will weaken baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/08/2015
» With the Bank of Thailand’s policy space approaching its limit, plans are being formulated to weaken the baht’s value by relaxing curbs on capital outflows to promote international investment.
New boss will take the helm at Thaicom
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2015
» SET-listed Thaicom Plc (THCOM), the country’s sole satellite service provider, on Friday appointed chief technical officer Paiboon Panuwattanawong as its new chief executive, succeeding Suphajee Suthumpon, effective Oct 1.
Five make early play for 4G licences
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2015
» Five companies picked up bidding documents yesterday for the 1800-megahertz spectrum auctions from the telecom regulator on the first day they became available.
Correction
Business, Published on 29/08/2015
» The story entitled "Baht-ringgit liberalisation takes shape", published on Page B2 of yesterday's Business section, incorrectly said: "Thailand had a trade surplus of US$18.5 trillion with Malaysia in 2014." In fact, the trade surplus was $18.5 million. We regret the error.
Renewable support to continue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/08/2015
» Energy Minister Anantaporn Kanjanarat is committed to continued support for renewable energy projects, saying they could stimulate private investment of 120 billion baht over the next few years.
Apiradi in pledge to stimulate trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2015
» Newly appointed Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn has vowed to tackle trade obstacles to private enterprise, stimulating border trade and faltering exports.
Mitsubishi Electric opens B400m innovation facility
Business, Published on 29/08/2015
» Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co, local maker of Mitsubishi air conditioners and home appliances, has opened a 400-million-baht innovation centre on Krungthep Kritha Road in Bangkok.
New TAT boss bullish on arrivals
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 29/08/2015
» The new head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 10 million visitor arrivals in the remainder of this year.
Miss muscles
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2015
» Physical fitness trainer Nontanutda Ammart hasn’t let fame get the better of her.