TAPA EXHIBITION
Auto exports tracking 35% growth
Nearly 350 manufacturers take part in this year's parts trade show
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STREET WISE
High-so lineage and low-so eats
Always appearing in public in a suit and bow tie, MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has deceived the public that he must be living a life of luxury for suits are the normal costume for important functions with lavish food and entertainment.
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Viroj ruling overturned by court
Former Krung Thai Bank (KTB) president Viroj Nualkhair is likely to have his record amended following a Central Administrative Court judge's comment yesterday that barring him from holding executive posts in financial and listed companies violated his personal rights.
The comment suggested that any financial or listed company could hire him back on its board of directors.
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Oil Fund contributions hiked to avert crisis
Motorists will see retail oil prices fall more slowly than global oil prices after the government starts collecting more contributions to the Oil Fund to help it pay off debts accumulated through the subsidy programme.
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CHANGING THE RULES
Cabinet is likely to approve retail law
Large retailer calls for public hearings
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Electrolux's new system
Swedish manufacturer Electrolux yesterday launched its new wet-cleaning laundry system called "Lagoon" and said it was confident the system would be a success here and throughout the world amid stricter global controls on using dry-cleaning chemicals.
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LATE NEWS
Panel to address air-cargo fiasco
Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister Kosit Panpiemras yesterday said he had set up a committee to solve the problem of cargo stuck at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Kia may produce autos in Kingdom
Due to high import tariffs in Asean markets, Seoul-based Kia Motors Corp is planning to strengthen its market access by establishing a manufacturing plant in the region, with Thailand being a possible location.
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Sitthichai's focus is on satellites
Information and Communications Technology Minister Sitthichai Pokai-udom has already shown a keen interest in the Thaicom satellite business, not least due to his satellite technology background.
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Maker of axle shafts to up output
Somboon Advance Technology will spend Bt600 million on expanding its production line for axle shafts and developing technology to boost capacity and reduce costs.
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Investors urged to get a foot in the door in China now
China is an attractive destination for Thai investors, with opportunities in a variety of sectors as well as strong economic expansion and rich natural resources, government officials and academics said yesterday.
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Advertisers, marketers see brighter times ahead
The presidents of five associations in the fields of marketing and public relations say they expect a better business environment next year, led by the rise in business confidence following installation of the new interim government.
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Electrolux's new system
Swedish manufacturer Electrolux yesterday launched its new wet-cleaning laundry system called "Lagoon" and said it was confident the system would be a success here and throughout the world amid stricter global controls on using dry-cleaning chemicals.
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PUBLISHING BUSINESS
RS merges sales and marketing
To create 'synergies' by allowing staff to work on all publications
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Astina to export to Indochina
Astina (Thailand), a producer, importer and distributor of home appliances, plans to export to the Indochinese market as part of an effort to boost sales by 10 per cent next year.
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World Film Festival: good exposure for independent films
For cash-strapped movie-makers, a film festival is the best venue to exhibit, market and sell their films.
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AIS campaigns with cheap Northeast calls
Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS) has introduced a low-rate package for prepaid mobile-phone customers in the Northeast, as part of its regional marketing strategy.
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Tanayong recapitalises via share sale
Keeree Kanjanapas, executive chairman of indebted Tanayong Plc, and his partners directly and indirectly hold a 38-per-cent stake in the property developer following the firm's recent new share sale.
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SFI BAD LOANS
Provisioning 'is inadequate'
BOT says some specialised lenders need more capital
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