Lighting firm looks to even brighter year
Lighting & Equipment expects that its revenues will rise at least 15 per cent this year, thanks to a plan to widen its distribution channels in both local and international markets.
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SET road show targets Japanese
Deputy Finance Minister Sommai Phasee will join officials from the Stock Exchange of Thailand on a road show to Japan next month to woo Japanese investment to the Thai bourse.
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Shin could end up in call market
The Stock Exchange of Thailand will transfer Shin Corp to the call market if the company does not ask for an extension by March to fix its low free-float problem.
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'Coordinate exchange rate policies'
Economists yesterday called for East Asian governments and central banks to coordinate their exchange rate policies, as it has become a serious issue causing some to gain at the expense of others.
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FBA overhaul may hit retail
Demand for retail space in Bangkok could slow this year, particularly from new international retailers planning to enter Thailand, as they are waiting to see to what extent the Foreign Business Act amendments will affect their operations here, a property consultant firm has said.
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STREET WISE
Thais mum on global warming
Many people dislike TV commercials as they disrupt the enjoyment of regular programmes, but watching them can not only be fun but educational, too: showing how the public feels towards a particular issue.
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U Star seeks stellar growth through restructure
U Star (Thailand), the five-year-old direct-selling cosmetics firm owned by Paiboon Damrongchaitham, has announced a rebranding strategy and a reshuffle of its distribution channels.
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Japanese firm opens resort club
White Pegasus Trading will launch the first Japanese overseas resort club in Asia on March 1. The club will be in Thailand and aims to tap mostly Japanese retirees.
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Deficit 'down to Thaksin'
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula yesterday blamed the ousted Thaksin Shinawatra government's huge hidden debts for the need to run a further budget deficit in 2008.
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Paving the way for broadband
The National Telecommunications Commission inaugurated its Bt30-million Telecommunications Research and Industrial Development Institute yesterday.
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DTAC eyes YouTube
Total Access Communication (DTAC) is turning to YouTube to reach tech-savvy teens.
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Thai AirAsia adds insurance
Thai AirAsia has teamed up with New Hampshire Insurance to offer travel insurance products and services to passengers.
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Minister plans swift action on standards for industrial products
The Industry Ministry will move swiftly to enforce new standards on industrial products when the legislation takes effect in the middle of the year, Deputy Industry Minister Piyabutr Cholvijarn said yesterday.
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LATE NEWS
Oxen-breeding contract signed
The Agricultural Land Reform Office recently signed an agreement with Oxen Cooperatives of Kasetsart University to breed oxen for their meat, under a contract farming system.
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Thai mist pioneer aims to cool the globe
Masterkool International aims to turn its outdoor water-mist cooling systems into a renowned global brand within five years, its managing director Noppachai Veeraman said.
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NTC to cut licence fees
The national telecom regulator plans to reduce licence fees to ease the burden of licensees, National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) chairman Choochart Promphrasid said yesterday, adding that the new rates are expected to be announced this year.
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Pact sparks export surge to Australia
Thailand has racked up a huge trade surplus with Australia by taking full advantage of lower duties under their free-trade pact.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Foreign films can get nod in 3 days
Speedy processing intended to encourage producers to shoot more movies here
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No stranger in a strange land
Panasonic's local CEO Daizo Ito says his faith in Buddhism is the reason he feels so at home here
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Do it yourself
Decorating with broken glass
If you have any broken glass around your house, perhaps from a window smashed by a ball, don't throw it away.
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SEVENTH HEAVEN
Metrostar's 7-level homes come with brightness and functionality
"Bright colours and more levels" is the way to create and decorate a roomier, more functional town house, according to Metrostar Property's interior designer, Photchanaporn Thamkosith.
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