But BOT says money won’t flow overseas

Japan ‘on top’ in talks on steel, cars

Japan has won over some top Thai authorities on its demands for steel and auto industry liberalisation, tilting bilateral free trade talks in Japan’s favour, an industry source said.

Collapse of Canadian budget airline is a lesson for Thai, Asian carriers

Last Monday morning in Ottawa started normally, but it was the day that Jetgo, Canada’s low-cost airline, abruptly suspended business.

Firms hope crystal-studded bras will bust into the market

ICC International Plc, which produces undergarments under the Wacoal brand, has linked up with crystal-maker Swarovski to introduce its latest brassiere collection, Diamond Intimacy.

Foreign chambers want laws updated

The government must amend legislation relating to the membership of foreign chambers of commerce as the outdated law fails to keep up with the modern business environment, the chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand said yesterday.

TSUNAMI DAMAGE : 800,000 tourist trips cancelled

December disaster cost Kingdom a total of Bt11 billion in revenue in first quarter

Petrol Bt0.40 per litre cheaper at PTT stations

Motorists will from today pay Bt0.40 less per litre for their petrol at PTT stations, in line with declining world fuel prices.

Energy expert to deliver lecture

Dr David B Goldstein, a world-renowned energy planning and efficiency specialist, will deliver a lecture on “Prospects of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Thailand” tomorrow.

CAT to expand; plans own brand

CAT Telecom Co will expand services and use its own name brand to promote its broadband cellular service in 51 provinces.

Street WISE

Where are the big boys?

TOT rush to resolve disputes, list

TOT Corp is looking to resolve all legal disputes with its concessionaires to ensure bright prospects for its initial public offering in October.

Many opportunities here – L’Oreal chief

Jean-Philippe Charrier has set himself the mission to make Thailand the showcase for L’ Oreal beauty products in Southeast Asia by ensuring the best exposure of his firm’s brands and implementing the best practices from around the world.

PADDY-RICE PRODUCTION : Get rid of stockpile quickly: millers

Association blames record surplus on poor quality and govt distribution system

Aviation sector focuses on cost-effectiveness

The state of the aviation industry was a major topic at the recent Annual Pata (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Conference held in Macau.

Franchisee growth at 25%

The number of franchisees in the Kingdom is expected to increase 25 per cent this year despite dark clouds on the economic horizon, an industry player said yesterday.

Fake gems get trendy

Signity (Thailand) Ltd sees good potential for synthetic gemstones among young people who tend to focus on fashion design rather than real pricey gems.

Sahamit IPO priced at Bt2.75

Sahamit Machinery Plc has priced its 90-million-share initial public offering (IPO) at Bt2.75 apiece, its president Chaisilp Tamesirichai said yesterday.

TARIFFS AND LEVIES : Taxman’s coffers are getting fatter

All collections are higher than expected, except for car taxes, which fell sharply

BASEL II IMPLEMENTATION : Australia, S’pore lead way

Thai banking system among those opting for more gradual change in Asia-Pacific, says S&P