Baht intervention not needed: BOT
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said yesterday that the baht had stabilised on Tuesday without requiring its intervention.
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Biznews round-up
The Finance Ministry yesterday announced that it now allows foreign companies to issue baht-denominated bonds particularly corporations in Asean-plus-three countries.
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CAPITAL OK
Firm maintains growth target
Consumer finance company shrugs off uncertainty caused by political turmoil
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Exim Bank's profit tumbles
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand has announced a 33-per-cent drop in net profit in the first quarter because of a 52.9-per-cent increase in loan-loss provisions.
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Rich Asia Steel applies to allocate shares before IPO
Rich Asia Steel Plc has applied to the Securities and Exchange Commission to allocate initial public offering (IPO) shares ahead of its plan to list on the stock market this year.
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Picnic in debt talks with Japanese bank
Picnic Corp Plc is negotiating a debt settlement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp's Bangkok branch.
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FIGHTING INFLATION
Tax breaks mulled for industry
Cabinet to consider Finance Ministry's proposal to help manufacturing sector
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Company Reports
PYLON has signed a Bt33.6-million construction contract with CTT Real Estate for 32 commercial buildings at the Takasilanakorn project.
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IN BRIEF
Lalin Property may delay new projects as building costs rise
Lalin Property Plc may delay two more property projects in the second half of the year after launching two new projects worth Bt1.1 billion yesterday.
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Intellectual property helps boost economic growth
The Government's Intellectual Property Department has a key role to play in driving economic growth, caretaker Commerce Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said yesterday.
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PTTEP'S ARTHIT FIELD
Delay to hit '07 sales
'Impossible' to meet project schedule
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LATE NEWS
THAI raises fees for most flights
Thai Airways International Plc is to raise fuel surcharges on most of its flights on June 1 to cope with surging oil prices.
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Delta Paint eyes the high-end
Delta Paint Co Ltd has launched a new range of products under the brand name of 'Toptech Primer' to target the high-end market.
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Vietnam looms as major competitor to Kingdom, says report
Vietnam will be a major competitor to Thailand in three areas - trade, tourism and investment - Kasikorn Research Centre said yesterday.
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TELECOMS
Disputes forum to be set up
Customer complaints the first priority
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Call problems return as firms vie for business
The national telecom regulator is to investigate a new problem being reported by mobile-phone users, of occasional failures to connect, both with subscribers of their own networks and those of other networks.
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STREET WISE
When it comes to cars, size matters
During a recent visit to Bahrain, our reporter witnessed something very strange.
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Diesel price may fall to help public transport
The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) expects to launch a scheme on May 15 to reduce the fuel cost burden on the public transport sector.
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Pantavanij plans excursion into China
Pantavanij plans to expand its business to China next year and hopes to be ranked among the world's top five major procurement software companies.
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Gold 'to hit 25-year high'
The Gold Traders' Association of Thailand has predicted the world market price for gold will surpass US$700 (Bt26,600) per ounce this month, with the domestic price reaching its highest price in 25 years at Bt11,850 per baht weight (15.16 grams).
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Some spas close doors but sector bullish on growth prospects
Some small and medium-sized spas have closed down after a drop off in tourists from some countries because of the political turmoil during the first four months of the year, according to the Thai Spa Association.
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