Amway upbeat despite bombs
Amway (Thailand), a direct-sales company, sees no short-term effects from the bombs in Bangkok but expects that if the city suffers more bombings over a longer period, all industries will experience a big downturn.
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A gourmet's Mantra houses seven kitchens
As is widely reported, Pattaya is becoming a lively beach city, always crowded with tourists, both local and international.
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Hong Kong silk queen
Pornpimon ignored the financial crash of 1997 by launching a shop that has proved a big success
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Making an impression
The managing director of Q Concept stores at Siam Paragon and CentralWorld applies retro style to make shoppers feel they are in London or Paris
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Istithmar locks in Raimon's portfolio
Dubai's all-powerful property arm and Kuwait's IFA Hotels & Resorts take big stakes in Thai firm
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Fun & Games
After a tough start, Suthichai Eamcharoenying has built an award-winning company by making toys that educate as well as amuse children
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Sea Horse backs off
Despite shouldering accumulated losses, Sea Horse decided recently to venture into a diversified business, focusing on ethanol production.
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LATE NEWS
GHB forecasts early fall in mortgage rates this year
The Government Housing Bank (GHB) predicts that the mortgage rate should fall in this quarter and drop by as much as 0.50 per cent annually, says president Khan Prachuabmoh.
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TOT may take regulator to court
TOT will go to court if the telecom regulator insists that it incorporate the new phone numbers of Total Access Communication (DTAC) and True Move into its switching system.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Price plan for ethanol drawn up
Brazil to be used as guide for formula
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Global alliance would see long-haul budget flights from Asia to Europe
The aviation market is waiting for confirmation of rumours that three of the world's leading low-cost carriers are setting up a global alliance for budget carriers to compete with the three existing global alliances of full-service carriers.
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Sri Lanka's HolidayAir links with AirAsia
HolidayAir, a new Sri Lankan no-frills airline, has brought Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia on board as an investor and plans to launch operations from March.
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Chantaburi resort beckons eco-tourists
The Faasai Resort & Spa Chantaburi is promoting bird watching, mountain biking and kayaking for Bangkok-based specialist groups.
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Vudhichai, Capital Rice land biggest 2007 EU lots
The Commerce Ministry yesterday announced the quota of Thai rice exports to the European Union in 2007, with Capital Rice and Vudhichai Produce gaining big lots.
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FALLOUT FROM BLASTS
Govt plays down effect on economy
Krirk-krai more worried about baht's strength
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2006: a year Thai lenders may prefer to forget
Both economic and political issues over the past year created negative risk factors for Thailand's banking sector, leaving the performance of banks during 2006 languishing in the "not-so-impressive" category.
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Credit-card rates hit ceiling
Foreign banks are spearheading the industry's move to raise credit card interest rates from 18 per cent to the new ceiling of 20 per cent.
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ANALYSIS
New banks struggling to find a niche
Although the Bank of Thailand has granted banking licences to five new players since 2005, their business performance has not been very impressive.
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New local campaign for Coke
Coca-Cola has launched a campaign called "The Coke Side of Life" - a new global marketing platform.
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STREET WISE
Hoping slogan adds some fizz
If the face of Helen of Troy can launch a thousand ships, the right advertising slogan can sell millions of cans of soda.
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Outlook remains stable despite bomb attacks, says Moody's
In spite of the deadly bomb blasts in Bangkok on New Year's Eve, Moody's Investors Service said yesterday that its rating outlook for Thailand remained stable.
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BANK OF AYUDHYA
BAY gears up for new era as Krit steps down
Ratanarak family likely to retain some influence: source
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