NLA weighs pros and cons of Thai-Japan FTA
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members have mixed opinions over the bilateral trade agreement between Thailand and Japan.
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Simplicity and safety to the fore
This thoughtfully designed family home is also big on energy-saving
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Sukhumvit site seeks families
Issara@42 project is located away from noise, congestion
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Prices rise at Supalai Park estate
Srinakarin units now sell from Bt1.4 million
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Service-minded pro
Italian hotelier Aurelio A Giraudo believes that in his line of business, experience is far more important than degrees from hotel schools
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LATE NEWS
Gas-transmission tariff ready in next 2 months
The Energy Ministry will finalise the new tariff on natural-gas transmission in the next month or two for the National Energy Policy Board's consideration, an industry source said yesterday.
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Firms form medical-complex JV
High-end condominium developer Nusasiri and particle-board manufacturer the Vanachai Group have formed a joint venture to develop Bangkok Mediplex, a modern-lifestyle medical complex.
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3G 'going as fast as possible'
The national telecom regulator has issued an assurance that it is working at full speed to complete licensing regulations for third-generation (3G) wireless broadband technology.
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Chinese New Year spending spree about to begin
The Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) estimates that Bangkok's Chinese-Thai residents will spend up to Bt15.6 billion during the Chinese New Year celebrations that begin tomorrow, up only 6.12 per cent from last year's Bt14.7 billion.
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Housing market 'could contract'
The Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) expects that housing completions in Bangkok and the surrounding area may reach between 74,500 and 77,500 units this year.
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Trade complaint against Australia
The government will this month lodge a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against Australia's pending unfair trade practice against imported shrimp, including from Thailand.
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Mead Johnson spends big on Chon Buri R&D centre
Infant-nutrition supplier Mead Johnson Nutritionals has spent more than Bt300 million in Thailand on its second-largest research and development centre and other facilities.
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TDRI STUDY
FDI 'under threat unless govt acts'
Foreign Business Act is 'too restrictive'
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IN BRIEF
IT city: Strong results, 5 new branches planned
IT City has announced revenues of Bt5.2 billion and a net profit of Bt175.39 million for last year, representing growth of 17.19 per cent and 16.66 per cent, respectively, over 2005.
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Polyplex banks on value-added products
Polyplex (Thailand) is targeting growth this year by focusing on value-added products although the cycle of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film has been on a downward trend, director and general manager Manish Gupta said yesterday.
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Piyasvasti opens Phu Horm gas field
Phu Horm, a natural-gas development and production project in the Northeast, has officially started production at the rate of 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.
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BUILT-TO-ORDER HOMES
Premium sector grows 7 per cent
High-end 'little affected by slow-down'
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Metro Systems sure of capital plan
Metro Systems (MSC), a distributor of information-technology products, is optimistic that improved confidence among foreign investors will help it raise Bt119 million by April.
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Assets Insurance to raise capital
Assets Insurance will raise its registered capital by Bt100 million to a total of Bt500 million, to support its diversification away from auto insurance.
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Exim Bank to raise an extra Bt10 bn
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has asked the Finance Ministry to increase its capital by Bt10 billion over the next three years for business expansion.
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Squeezed brokerages seek incentives for smaller investors
Brokerages that are seriously considering closing branches due to the sluggish stock-market sentiment are urging authorities to provide more incentives for small investors.
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SLUGGISH SENTIMENT
Only 13 firms waiting to list on the bourse
Long-term bond issues are also down, says SEC
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STREET WISE
No comeback likely here
Wondering what Supachai Phisitvanich, former permanent secretary to the finance minister, is doing these days?
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CH KARNCHANG'S ETA CLAIM
Compensation ruling overturned
But analysts feel decision will not hit company hard
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