Commerce Ministry looks into Kularb Kaew
The Commerce Ministry will soon conclude an investigation into whether Kularb Kaew Co Ltd has breached the country's business laws, said Orajit Sighkalvanich, director-general of the Business Development Department.
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Good times ahead for communications firms
Improved customer-centricity, a flexible, reliable infrastructure and business processes, and the ability to accelerate the delivery of services are three critical factors for Asia Pacific's attempt to successfully transform its communications wing into a next-generation service provider, a communications pundit said yesterday.
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LATE NEWS
Spa eyes growth
Aromavera Spa Co Ltd expects sales to increase by up to 30 per cent this year from sales of Bt100 million last year. Seventy per cent of sales come from the export market, said managing director Dr Paiboon Pilanthaowat.
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Advertisers put plans on hold
Political turmoil has plunged the advertising industry into uncertainty as companies defer the launch of campaigns and wait for an outcome to the tension.
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CP may grow palm oil
Charoen Pokphand Group is considering entering the alternative energy business, with a focus on palm oil.
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Yingluck looks to the future in hi-tech property
Yingluck Shinawatra, former head of mobile-phone operator Advanced Info Service, has traded cell phones for home sales, but she can't shake the hi-tech bug.
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LISTING FALL-OUT
Egat might buy back staff shares
Plan dependent on SAC's decision on stock offering
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Company Reports
BOUTIQUE NEWCITY said it would pay a dividend of Bt0.7 per share on May 23. It will also hold shareholders' meeting on April 24.
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INBRIEF
Thai shrimp: Duty reductions boost exports to EU countries
Thai shrimp exports to European Union countries totalled 11,686 tonnes in 2005, up 46 per cent from 8,001 tonnes in 2004, because of an EU decision to make import duties on Thai shrimp products comparable to those for other shrimp-producing countries.
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Office building sales jump 50 per cent
Bangkok's real-estate investment market was exceptionally active last year with sales and acquisitions worth Bt7.5 billion taking place, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.
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FITNESS FIRST
UK firm to open four new outlets
Bt440m budget includes facelift for existing gyms
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Dividend payments up 8 per cent: SET
Dividends being paid by 216 listed companies for their 2005 operations rose almost 8 per cent year-on-year to Bt161.68 billion, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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BOT decision soon on overseas FIF issues
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is currently considering whether to approve additional Foreign Investment Funds (FIFs) to invest in debt instruments issued abroad by both local and foreign issuers for 2006.
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LIFE INSURANCE
Manulife airs ambitious goals
Following the company's merger last year, Manulife Insurance (Thailand) plans to double the size of its premium take every year in its quest to become one of the country's top five life insurers by 2016.
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GROWTH OUTLOOK
Exports must drive economy - Naris
Fiscal Policy Office fears political problems will slow investment
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STREET WISE
Virabongsa opts for a 'private' life
As a former macro-economics lecturer and finance minister, Virabongsa Ramangkura usually draws huge audiences. But recently he's been acting aloof, appearing at far fewer economic discussion sessions.
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Politics and tsunami warning cut into tourism
Political tensions and fear of another tsunami are expected to cut the tourism industry's revenue by 10 to 20 per cent, according to Taksin Pillavas, president of the Association of Thai Tour Operators.
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