No one wants TAT's top job
There have as yet been no applications submitted for the vacant post of governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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Suvit hears international carriers' airport complaints
International airlines have urged Airports of Thailand (AOT) and other state agencies to sort out a host of problems that need urgent attention at Suvarnabhumi Airport, especially as regards security, personal expenses and toilet facilities.
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Trade surplus and exports hit record
Thailand's trade surplus reached a record high of US$1.5 billion (Bt56 billion) in September, thanks to a significant increase in exports that also broke the previous record, the Commerce Ministry said yesterday.
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New IP unit to stimulate research projects
The National Innovation Agency (NIA), under the Science and Technology Ministry, is setting up a new intellectual-property (IP) unit called IP Management, which will act as a broker to promote partnerships between private companies and local researchers.
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New SCIB chief to oversee merger with BankThai
Chulakorn Singhakowin, former president of the now-defunct Bank of Asia, is likely to be appointed as president of Siam City Bank (SCIB) by the end of next month. His main mission will be to merge the mid-sized institution with BankThai.
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Late news :SET road show to explain policies
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is planning to hold a road show on November 9 or 10 to explain the new government's economic policies to about 100 foreign investors, fund managers, analysts and economists from both Asia and Europe.
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TPI despairs of common ground with Prachai
Thai Petrochemical Industry Plc's new management admitted yesterday that there was no way to come to terms with TPI's founder and former chief executive, following the failure to reach a compromise on how to revive the petrochemical company's image and operations.
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Lebua brand owner targets New Zealand on way to recognition as a global chain
Challenge Hospitality expects its Lebua brand to gain as strong a reputation as globally renowned hotel chains within three years, starting with a move into New Zealand next year.
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Seagate places Maxtor as part of dual-brand strategy
Seagate Technology, the world's largest hard-disk drive manufacturer, has positioned its Maxtor products as a competitive brand with an affordable price as part of its dual-brand strategy to expand market share.
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IEC, Bliss-Tel still in hot water over IEC Mobile
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has asked both International Engineering (IEC) and Bliss-Tel to review the appraised price of IEC Mobile, while IEC has informed the SET of an error in the information it submitted.
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Investors pleased but want action
Foreign investors have more confidence in Thailand since the junta kept its promises by such actions as appointing a prime minister and forming a cabinet, Peter J van Haren, president of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT), said yesterday.
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NTC deputy Kulit resigns
Kulit Sirisombat, deputy secretary-general of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), has resigned from his post, to work as an adviser to Deputy Transport Minister Sansern Wongcha-um. An NTC source said Kulit's resignation would take effect at the end of the month.
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