Hi-tech factory designed to cut pollution
The Department of Industrial Works has joined with the Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers to invite Japanese companies to invest in advanced technology for 40 local flour plants, in a bid to reduce energy costs and pollution.
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AdFest entries hit record 5,012
The 10th Asia-Pacific Advertising Festival saw 5,012 entries from 501 regional agencies, some of which were for three new categories - Contagious Lotus for Innovation, 360 Lotus and Radio Lotus.
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Aussies in town to drop some tips
Thai businesses wanting to enhance staff competency and productivity will have an opportunity to learn from leading Australian corporate trainers and business consultants at a series of free professional-development seminars at the Sukhothai Hotel from March 28-30.
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3G licensing rules expected by September: NTC
The licensing regulations for third-generation (3G) cellular service should be ready by September, National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) member Sethaporn Cusripituck said yesterday.
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Nu Skin in bid to triple its business in Thailand
Nu Skin Enterprise, the leading US direct-sales company through multilevel marketing, yesterday declared it would grow its Thai business threefold by 2012.
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Thai services, products gear up for export
The Export Promotion Department yesterday urged furniture and leather exporters and interior designers to come together and promote Thai products and services in international markets.
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Baht picks up more steam
The baht strengthened further against the greenback yesterday on continued US-dollar-selling pressure from exporters and the dollar's depreciation.
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Tour woes expected
Negative news will cause a fall in the number of tourists visiting Thailand for the Songkran festival next month, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) has warned.
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Region muscles in on services
Southeast Asian countries have reinforced their position as the primary alternatives to India and China as locations for service centres for multinational companies.
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iTV dispute referred to arbitration
The Prime Minister's Office is apparently being forced to settle the issue of hefty fines imposed on iTV through an arbitration panel.
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Govt, private sector at odds over telecoms
While the government favours state telecom agencies taking the lead in industry development and controlling private telecom operators' network management rights, the private sector thinks it should instead focus on clearing away the existing regulatory stumbling blocks.
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Late news :PTT wants Jet
PTT officially submitted its intention to buy all 140 Jet petrol stations from Conoco (Thailand) two weeks ago to head off competition from Shell Companies Thailand, Chevron (Thai) and two Indian retailers, PTT senior executive vice president Chaiwat Chooritti said yesterday.
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