
PTT to lift Bangchak stake to 30%

PTT will invest US$120 million (Bt4.6 billion) in Bangchak Petroleum, increasing its interest in the company to 30 per cent.
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IN BRIEF

K-Tech wins Pearl revamp contract

K-Tech Construction has been awarded the Bt215.7-million contract for the Indigo Pearl Hotel project in Phuket.
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Sansiri spends big on '06 sales push

Sansiri Plc, a homebuilder for mid- to high-end housing projects, is in the midst of its biggest-ever promotional campaign covering 33 housing and condominium projects worth Bt16 billion.
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RICE MARKET

Year's first jasmine bidding set to open

Thailand, the world's top fragrant-rice exporter, will soon open bidding for the first time this year for hom mali rice.
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Company Report

KRUNG THAI BANK's board approved a dividend payment for 2005 operations.
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Home shows expect Bt1 bn in sales

The organisers of two shows that kicked off this week at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani are hoping for combined sales of about Bt1 billion from the events, boosting land developers and makers of home decoration products as the first quarter draws to a close.
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Juicing up your skin as well as your palate

Sahapathanapibul yesterday launched Mizu, a drink containing 30-per-cent fruit, to tap into the youth market during the summer season.
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FOREIGN TRADE

Restructure regardless, says Somkid

Dept told to ignore political unrest
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LATE NEWS

Proposals readied for tax reductions

The Fiscal Policy Office may ask the next finance minister to cut corporate income tax.
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Tour agents: Don't declare emergency

The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FTTA) called on the government in a statement yesterday to avoid acrimony and not announce a state of emergency as it would adversely affect the industry.
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SHRIMP EXPORTS TO US

Meet set on double penalty

The country's shrimp exporters may no longer have to face a double penalty imposed by the United States after officials of the US Trade Representative meet with Commerce Vice Minister Uttama Savanayana next week to discuss the possibility of ending its continuous bond (C-bond) on Thai exports.
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