CONSUMER PRICES
Inflation declines to 2.7 per cent
Falling oil, food costs lead to 18-mth low
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ShinSat tax deal awaits new BoI board
Shin Satellite is waiting for the Board of Investment (BoI) to grant tax privileges to business arising from its telecommunications satellite Thaicom 5, company executive chairman Dumrong Kasemset said yesterday.
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Black Canyon expansion on
Inspired by widespread confidence in next year's economic outlook despite the recent coup, Black Canyon (Thailand) Co Ltd is sticking to its original expansion plan.
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Power price may be cut this month
The power tariff for the October-January period could be slashed by 7 satang per unit, but the government's power-price setting panel has hinted at the possibility that the tariff could be jacked up in the subsequent four-month period due to demand driven by summer heat.
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Coffee chain to use soy milk
Green Spot Co Ltd, the producer of soy milk brand Vitamilk, has joined with the operator of the Black Canyon and Caffe Nero restaurant chains to launch a coffee beverage for vegans during the month of October.
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Property markets resilient, brokerage says
Property markets in Phuket and on the Andaman Coast have remained resilient to any negative impact from the September 19 coup, thanks to both local and foreign investors taking a positive view on the political takeover, an international property consultant has said.
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SAP builds on commercial software leadership position
SAP Asia Pacific yesterday announced for the second time in two months that a respected industry analysis firm had confirmed the Singaporean and Australian company's continued market leadership in the region.
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Kularb Kaew case finally in the hands of the police
The Commerce Ministry's Business Development Department has transferred to the police the results of its investigation into Kularb Kaew Co Ltd, and whether it is likely to have breached the Foreign Business Act, the department said yesterday.
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Etihad rewards first-timers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is trying a new approach to customer loyalty initiatives with its Etihad Guest programme that allows them to enjoy a wide range of instant rewards from their very first flight.
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Late News ;New Egat system
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has signed an Bt890-million deal with the ISU Joint Venture for implementation of an enterprise resource-planning system (ERP) for the entire Egat organisation.
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CDMA BROADBAND
CAT claws into provinces
State agency seeks approval to spend Bt100m to expand network
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Fitch views PM as good first step
Thailand's major banks should be able to absorb the short-term negative economic fallout from last month's military coup, according to Fitch Ratings.
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Securitisation for Ua Athorn
The state-owned Secondary Mortgage Corp (SMC) is to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Government Housing Bank and National Housing Authority to securitise the Ua Athorn Housing project, initiated by the Thaksin administration, to a value of Bt10 billion.
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Fewer fans, lower sales at Thailand Open
The atmosphere in front of Muang Thong Thani's Impact Arena, home of the Thailand Open 2006, was like a festival. Clowns in gaudy costumes and painted faces juggled balls before an enthusiastic crowd. Dancers in orange outfits cavorted to draw attention to a display of supplementary foods.
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AOT to expand Suvarnabhumi bus terminal
Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) is preparing to expand its bus terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport so that more buses can use the facility at the one time.
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ShinSat disconnects powerless Thaicom 3
Shin Satellite yesterday reacted to a power loss in its glitch-ridden Thaicom 3 by immediately disconnecting the broadcasting satellite, a setback which affects the company's plan to tap the Middle East market.
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ANALYSIS
SET moves raise questions of good governance
Just months after Patareeya Benchapholchai took over the presidency of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) with the full support of SET chairman Vijit Supinit, two high-level veteran supervisors have been transferred.
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STREET WISE
Won't you come home, Thai Bev?
As the new prime minister scrambles to line up his choices to form the new government, various organisations have come up with proposals that they want to see carried out promptly.
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