Projects can restore confidence
The stock market will disappear from foreign investors' radar screen for at least the next quarter, following the Bank of Thailand's capital-control measure to curb baht speculation.
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The Jedi master
ING Life Thailand chief executive James Brown believes guidance is the key to getting the most out of staff and allowing them freedom to fulfil their potential
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Heights prices rise as demand surges at Kata
Raimon Land close to selling off last units
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THE BOATHOUSE
Palace on water rises in Cha Am
Condos start at Bt4.5 million
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A challenging office
Siam City uses design to tell visitors it is a premium brand
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LEGAL CORNER
Vehicle and property purchases: rules for foreigners
Can a foreigner on a tourist visa, and with the money, buy a car or a piece of real estate in Thailand? If they can, what other documents might they need?
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Folklore turns modern
Former engineer Torchak uses Thai herbs such as White Kwao Krua and mulberry to make cosmetics that give women the appearance of eternal youth they all desire
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Event organisers facing a tough year
Event organisers are bracing for fiercer competition next year as the economy is expected to slow down as clients tighten their purse strings.
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Three energy laws to face amendments
The Energy Ministry will propose amendments to three energy-related laws to the National Energy Policy Board at Tuesday's meeting, to strengthen its control.
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CAT foreign calls to drop
CAT Telecom has forecast the decline of its international-call revenues to Bt7 billion next year, a sharp drop from the estimated Bt11.3 billion this year, due to imminent competition from new players.
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Exporters can benefit from EU's new boys
The entry of Bulgaria and Romania into the European Union brings good news to Thai exporters, as the two countries will have to lower their import duties to the EU's level.
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LATE NEWS
Tyre recall
As a precautionary measure, Michelin has decided to launch a voluntary recall of 55,000 recreational light-truck tyres in Thailand. The recall involves models 225/70 R15 100S LTX A/T TL and 225/75 R15 102S LTX A/T TL.
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Sony-Ericsson ready to expand
Sony-Ericsson Mobile Communications (Thailand) has targeted an increase in its market share to 10 per cent next year - up from 7 per cent currently - following a sales-channel expansion and a plan to launch widely affordable mobile phones.
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Steel plan calls for use of blast furnaces
The Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand yesterday revealed a productivity plan for the steel industry that was proposed to the Ministry of Industry on Wednesday, says the institute's managing director, Wikrom Vajragupta
He said the plan asked the government to support the generation of blast furnaces in Thailand and the development of a logistics network among steel manufacturers to reduce the industry's production costs.
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Scrap industrial import taxes: TDRI
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has proposed that import duties in the industrial sector should be reduced to zero per cent within 15 years.
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CURRENCY CONTROLS
TCC warns baht must weaken
Chamber warns of a sharp drop in exports
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IN BRIEF
oil industry
Shell introduces lubricant test kits
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Samsung begins MP3 drive with new K5
Thai Samsung Electronics yesterday launched the world's first MP3 player with built-in speakers on the Thai market.
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ECONOMIC SLOW-DOWN
Fall in sales for air, audio firm
Low-end and mid-market consumers made fewer purchases in 2006
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CAPITAL-RESERVE FALLOUT
SEC aims to restore confidence
Considerable damage done: Thirachai
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OUTLOOK FOR 2007
Foreign investors to return: analysts
Stock market outlook sluggish for early next year after Black Tuesday caused a loss of investor confidence overseas
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STREET WISE
Guess who's coming to the ICT Ministry?
Poosana Preemanoch, once a high-profile tycoon, is back.
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ICT Ministry: All telecom concessions to be examined
Information and Communications Technology Minister Sitthichai Pookaiyaudom said he would examine the concessions of Shin Satellite to see if its development complies with relevant laws.
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FOREIGN INVESTMENT
BOT steps could lead to pull-out
Upside is a badly needed weakening of the baht: S&P
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