
BAY exec denies partner talk

Market speculation that Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) has a new partner helped boost its share price over the past few days, according to Charlotte Donavanik, first senior executive vice president.
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Kingdom takes US to WTO over shrimp

Thailand has filed a case against the United States with the World Trade Organisation accusing Washington of employing unfair trade practices and targeting Thai shrimp exports, the Foreign Trade Department said yesterday.
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Firms tuck in to Eating Expo

Franchise Focus, the owner of Franchise magazine, expects Bt200 million worth of franchise business to be generated as a result of Eating Expo and Food 2006, which runs from July 5 to 9 at Bang Na Hall at Central City Bang Na.
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Moody's upgrades its DTAC rating

Moody's Investors Service yesterday upgraded its corporate family and senior unsecured rating for Total Access Communications Plc (DTAC), reflecting the company's strong and improving financial and operational profiles.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Ban Rei operator spreads its wings

Plantation & Farm Design in Bt100m expansion drive
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Hoteliers reappoint Chanin

Chanin Donavanik, executive director of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, has been reselected as president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
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Policy boost for Mekong subregion

Strong growth in tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion is due to be boosted by a raft of policies and projects endorsed by six governments.
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Thai fund to buy Central Plaza stock

The Thailand Equity Fund, sponsored by Lombard Investments, has entered into an agreement to acquire 16.2 million shares worth Bt583.24 million, or 9 per cent, in Central Plaza Hotel Plc from the Central Group, wholly owned by the Chirathivat family.
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CI Group uncoils major expansion plans

CI Group, a manufacturer of coils for air-conditioners, is considering rolling out new products to take advantage of changes in the global marketplace.
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TOT caves, will cease charging for info calls

TOT Plc has decided to temporarily stop imposing a charge on users of its 1133 phone-directory enquiry service from today. The alternative was a fine from the national telecommunications regulator.
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