TIME FOR CHANGE
Business leaders want key agencies revamped
Board of Trade calls for advisory panel to push for restructuring along US model
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US elections key to FTA progress
The result of the US mid-year elections holds the key to whether the Thailand-US free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will continue or break down, according to Puangrat Asavapisit, Thailand's permanent representative to the World Trade Organisation.
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TAT projects 15 million foreign tourists next year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has projected that international visitors will reach 15 million next year, generating revenues of Bt547.5 billion. Another Bt377 billion is expected to come from 82 million domestic trips.
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Next Northern Motor Expo not likely until 2009
The organisers of the first Northern Motor Expo, held in Chiang Mai in February, have said the next edition of the event will be held only once a proper venue is available.
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Mead Johnson hosts Wharton executive students
Mead Johnson in Thailand took great pride in being selected for a visit by executive students from a top global business school - Wharton, at the University of Pennsylvania.
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KULARB KAEW
Ministry 'convinced firm was a nominee'
Fact case handed to police speaks volumes - senior official
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PERSONALITY
Change of gear as energy exec enters private sector
For Narong Sitasuwan, managing director of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (Ratch), six months at the power-producing company was a big move after more than 30 years working for a state enterprise.
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Coup seems unlikely to have major effect on Singapore's investments in Kingdom
The coup will have little impact on Singapore's investments in Thailand, although there is nervousness in the island-state that the military rulers might stay longer than they have promised or that the interim government might pander to anti-foreigner sentiments.
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Chinese IPO 'will drain Thai stocks'
Siam City Securities Co Ltd anticipates that foreign investors will sell Bt15 billion to Bt20 billion worth of Thai stocks, in order to buy into the initial public offering (IPO) of a Chinese bank that is expected to raise up to US$19 billion (Bt714 billion).
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Pridiyathorn targets the rich-poor split
Central-bank governor and head of the Economic Advisory Council MR Pridiyathorn Devakula believes the biggest priority for Thailand in financial terms is that it needs to concentrate on economic reform and income distribution rather than on boosting overall economic growth.
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STREET WISE
Snarls not due to new airport
Sitting by the office window on Friday, I was astonished by the traffic congestion on the Bang Na-Trat Highway.
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Investors' body has up to 10 listed firms on watch list
The Thai Investors Association (TIA) is closely monitoring between five and 10 listed companies with abnormal connected transactions and stock movements not in line with their fundamentals. It says two of them have broken the law.
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IN BRIEF
Franchising :The Fat Banana takes mobile restaurant success Stateside
The Fat Banana, a Canadian division of US-based ICaptivate, Inc, a leader in branded mobile content, mobile advertising and promotions, has announced that the company has created and run successfully two mobile restaurants in Thailand and is bringing the success to the United States.
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RESORT HOUSING
Baan Talay offers a slice of paradise
Developer Arun Eamsureya builds 52-rai prime estate
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