Industrial output value to slow to 6%
The value of industrial output should expand at a lower-than-expected level this year, despite the continued growth in automobile production, said Industry Ministry permanent secretary Chakramon Phasukavanich yesterday.
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LATE NEWS
NGV budget
The National Energy Policy Committee yesterday approved the Bt25-million budget for promoting use of natural gas for vehicles (NGV), said caretaker Energy Minister Viset Choopiban.
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Thailand and the UK agree to closer ties
Thailand and the United Kingdom have agreed to draw up a comprehensive road map for increasing trade, investment and tourism as well as cooperating in other areas.
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Wrangler 'Blue Bell' limited edition
Central Garment Factory Co Ltd expects 12-per-cent sales growth for Wrangler-brand clothing this year, after the launch of the "Blue Bell 2006" limited edition line marking the 102nd anniversary of the label's founding by CC Hudson.
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INTERCONNECTION
Consultant to help set rates
Adviser will first look at proposals from telecoms
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Community SME clusters needed: report
The government should promote clusters of small and medium-sized community enterprises using a bottom-up approach that encourages public participation in economic development, instead of pursuing a top-down approach, says Patthadej Thamjaree, vice minister to the PM's Office Minister.
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Motorola sees Southeast Asia as major growth opportunity
Southeast Asia, including Thailand, is the major business growth opportunity area for the US communications giant Motorola, the company's chairman and chief executive Ed Zander said yesterday.
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IN BRIEF
Opening of Central's latest mall delayed
Central Pattana Co Ltd has changed the opening date of its gigantic Bt26-billion CentralWorld shopping complex from the end of this month to July 21.
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Name change for the Regent in Cha-am
The Regent Cha-am Beach Resort and Spa, a five-star hotel in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, signed a 10-year contract with the InterContinental Hotels Group yesterday under which it will adopt the group's Holiday Inn brand and employ its worldwide system to attract more international visitors - particularly family and regional conference groups.
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SIANG PURE OIL
Bertram to boost production
Company says output expansion required to meet demand from export markets
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Thai Oil airs plan to boost production
Thai Oil Plc expects revenue to jump 30 per cent in 2008 after a project to boost production capacity from 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 150,000 bpd goes on stream.
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SET mulls road shows here and abroad
The Stock Exchange of Thailand might go on overseas road shows and put on a Thailand Focus international conference with the aim of attracting foreign investors back after their recent sell-off on the local market.
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FRIDAY BUG
Tough choice for MPC members
The past week was a crucial one for the seven members of the Monetary Policy Committee, who had to decide whether to keep bumping up the 14-day repurchase rate or leave it unchanged at 4.75 per cent.
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
BOT expects recovery in Q4
The economy will face three further aspects of uncertainty - oil prices and their effects on inflation, foreign exchange, and domestic uncertainty - although it is likely the economy will recover in the fourth quarter, the Bank of Thailand has said.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK
Debt-easing schemes on offer
GHB introduces six measures to help borrowers in tough economic climate
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STREET WISE
Will Temasek rescue iTV?
The news was shocking: iTV may have to pay fines of up to Bt76 billion if it loses its dispute with the PM's Office over the concession awarded to the company.
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SPECIAL
Taxing time for US expats
KI Woo looks at the effect on US expatriates of recent changes to US income tax laws.
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Kantana animated over 'Kan Kluay' ticket sales
Last night, the producers and distributors of "Kan Kluay", the first Thai 3D animated film, threw a lavish bash in anticipation of the movie soon raking in Bt100 million in ticket sales.
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