TRAVEL & TOURISM
Bt1-bn expansion drive by NS Tour
More hotels planned, plus move into cruises and museums
|
|
|
Hospital OS now even smarter after software upgrade
A group of programmers in Phuket has developed and improved the features of Hospital OS, an open-source-based hospital software, adding even more intelligent functions.
|
|
|
Association hopes IPv6 will reach millions in two years
To encourage greater adoption of IPv6 in the government and private sectors, the Thailand IPv6 Association and the Information and Communication Technology Ministry are drafting a road map as a guide for the country's IPv6 development and implementation.
|
|
|
SOLAR ENERGY
Organic cells likely to be cheaper
As the use of solar cells as an alternative source of energy still involves a high investment, a team representing three research centres at the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has come up with an idea for a new, cheaper type of cell.
|
|
|
10 Cup matches live at Major
Major Cineplex plans to show 10 World Cup games at its Grand EGV Siam Discovery complex as part of its "World Cup Festival".
|
|
|
IN BRIEF
Officials probed over 'tea money'
Three officials working in the state rice-pledging system will be transferred from their posts while the Commerce Ministry investigates whether they extorted money from rice producers, a minister said.
|
|
|
Pracha seeking way for Juthamas to stay
Despite legal advice that the reappointment of Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Juthamas Siriwan would be against the law, caretaker Tourism and Sports Minister Pracha Maleenont is trying to find a way to extend her stay.
|
|
|
THAI hot to trot off to new airport
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is ready to transfer its employees and equipment to the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in a Bt100 million move that will involve more than 72 cranes and 700 vehicles shifting 1.8 million pieces of equipment.
|
|
|
TOT aims to score with Cup fever
TOT Plc is capitalising on World Cup fever with an incentive scheme to build the brand and boost sales.
|
|
|
Politics may dictate rate direction
A high-ranking executive at one of the country's large banks predicted late last week that the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee would raise the 14-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points at this Wednesday's meeting, while other bankers said it was difficult to predict what the committee would do.
|
|
|
Saha vows to keep prices down despite cost hike
Saha Group, Thailand's largest manufacturing and trading conglomerate, announced on Friday a commitment to maintain product prices.
|
|
|
Strong baht among factors curbing export growth
The government may be betting that increased exports will help the economy weather slowing domestic demand, but economists and exporters doubt its target of US$130.28 billion (Bt4.97 trillion) this year is attainable.
|
|
|
Syngenta spending big on innovation
At Syngenta, the world's leader in crop protection, it takes eight years on average to develop a pesticide, from the laboratory to regulatory approval from major countries.
|
|
|
Phuket's property boom makes local tax office glow
If taxes paid are any indication of economic health, then Phuket's economy, in particular the property sector, is very healthy indeed.
|
|
|
Pushing a shift to NGV in taxis
PTT Plc plans to substitute NGV (natural gas for vehicles) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the transport sector over the next two years.
|
|
|
Supersport gears up for World Cup fever
Supersport, a sports retailer under the Central Group, has invested Bt60 million in marketing and sporting activities to attract football fans. It hopes to see 15-20 per cent sales growth compared to the last World Cup.
|
|
|
Huawei's Thai sales top Bt12-billion mark
Huawei Technologies sold products worth more than Bt12 billion (US$320 million) in Thailand last year, making it the Chinese telecom producer's second-largest overseas market, according to Huawei Thailand's product manager Wan Hongbin.
|
|
|
SUGAR INDUSTRY
Regulated market drives producers overseas
Millers invest heavily in China, Laos and Vietnam to escape Thai pricing controls
|
|
|
SUBURBAN HOMES
Areeya commands premium
Town houses at Onnuj-Srinakarin go for Bt3.7 million
|
|
|
LAGUNA PROPERTY
Batt bids farewell to Phuket resort
Top British executive recalls tsunami disaster and firm's ability to move ahead with projects
|
|
|
