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Firms wary of bribery criminalisation bid
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/04/2014
» Local companies' concerns over being placed at a disadvantage are an important factor stalling Thailand's efforts to battle corruption, says the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Candidate petitions court to nullify results of FTI election
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 27/03/2014
» The battle for the chairmanship of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is set to heat up, as one candidate has petitioned the Central Administrative Court to nullify last week's election results at Thailand's largest private organisation.
BECL predicts toll revenue gain of 4%
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/03/2014
» The SET-listed Bangkok Expressway Plc (BECL) expects its toll revenue to grow by 4% this year because of two new expressways opened in May.
Industrial estates set to go green
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/01/2014
» German consultant Andreas Koenig has been hired by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) to help develop eco-industrial parks.
Garrett pops off with Paragon premiere
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/01/2014
» Chicago-based Garrett Popcorn opened its newest flagship store at Siam Paragon yesterday, hoping the country becomes a top three revenue generator this year.
BoI narrows SME focus to raise competitiveness
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 31/01/2014
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has adjusted its investment promotion for small and medium-sized enterprises, now focusing on four groups of SMEs.
Bangkok Fashion City to hit runway again
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/02/2014
» The Bangkok Fashion City project begun by ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's government is making a return, but with a much smaller budget of 160 million baht, says a senior Industry Ministry official.
Exports 'could defy turmoil'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/02/2014
» Exports remain on track to grow by 5% this year despite the prolonged political unrest, as orders have already been made in advance, says the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
Economists wary of people’s council
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/02/2014
» An appointed government proposed by protesters as a “people's council” could worsen Thailand's chronic corruption problems, economists have warned.
Silk producers hope to weave new image
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 10/02/2014
» Thais under 50 who wear silk clothes are often called old-fashioned, and a woman's silk suit can set her back at least 4,000 baht.