US TRADE POLICY
Revamp to GSP to cost exporters
Thai firms to lose tariff privileges due to tax overhaul
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CREDIT CARDS
Advantages of going platinum
Depending on which firm's plastic you use, benefits range from hotel discounts to cash-back rewards
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Nectec focus moves to mobile platforms
The National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) is planning to put much of the fruits of its internal research and development into mobile platforms, allowing cell-phone users to take advantage of its applications while on the go.
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Goals include overseas sales of 70 per cent
CyberPlanet has set international goals for the next four years, hoping to export up to 70 per cent of its products.
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GIS software aids tourism operators
The Software Industry Promotion Agency (Sipa) has developed an infrastructure for geographic information system (GIS), which contains information on tourism and related services in five provinces, for distribution free of charge to travel websites.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
Electronic eyes remain vigilant vigil
Some people might feel safer if there were special electronic eyes to help them monitor their surroundings when walking alone in a desolate place at night, and in case of an emergency, the eyes could even make an urgent call to the police.
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DTAC sees boost from new top-up alternative
Total Access Communication (DTAC) now allows prepaid mobile-phone customers to top up their accounts over the air at any time via its airtime agents.
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PERSONALITY
How Saha CEO became a high-flyer
Boonsithi Chokwatana has learned how to achieve great success in navigating his conglomerate, the giant Saha Group, from his favourite hobby, piloting an executive jet.
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New partner in bid to lift Tanayong out of debt
Indebted Tanayong Plc's new partner will inject around Bt2 billion to acquire a 30-per-cent stake in the property-developer.
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Dutch firm taps Thai food trolleys
KI Woo looks at how a world-leading European manufacturer successfully moved its entire production processes to Thailand
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Mid-sized exporters still face expensive hurdles
Though the Thai government claims that it has promoted small and medium-sized exporters, a study finds that its actual practice has favoured big exporters.
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NTC mulls overseas call to set rate, rules
The telecom regulator is considering setting up an institute staffed with international experts to advise on developing interconnection rates and procedures.
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Oishi boosts flow of green tea
Oishi Group Plc plans to increase green-tea production at its newest factory on Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chon Buri and will launch new beverage products in the near future.
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EXHIBITION
HK show still attract crowds
Developers see need to do more so as to bring in foreign buyers
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SUBURBAN HOMES
Airport proves a big draw
Golden Land study finds buyers drawn to promise of Suvarnabhumi
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