IN BRIEF
finance minister
Chalongphob names new advisers from financial, legal sectors
Finance Minister Chalongphob Sussangkarn yesterday appointed nine advisers: five economists, two bankers, a legal expert and a former senior finance official.
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Database
A national database with comprehensive anthro-pological information will be available within the next two years, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthro-pology Centre (SAC) director Paritta Chaloempha Koanantkul said yesterday.
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Family to decide Prakitpao's liberty
Dr Prakitpao Thomthitchong, the head of a chain of physics tutorial schools, has recovered and could leave hospital if his family agreed, the Mental Health Department said yesterday.
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Technology for the elderly
The Science and Technology Ministry, in association with CS Loxinfo Service, will organise an event called "Science Avenue for Elderly People" from April 5 to 8, Minister Yongyuth Yuthavong said yesterday.
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UDON THANI
Hundreds voice their anger over potash mine
Public forum cancelled after 'biased' chairman pelted with juice, rubbish
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IN BRIEF
SET approves Bt10m for research institute
The board of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has agreed to spend Bt10 million to establish the SET Research Institute to conduct study and development of growth of the local bourse.
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MTO sets up N America office in US
The Mekong Tourism Office (MTO) has established an office in the United States with the appointment of John Semone as regional director for North America.
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Toyota Motor plans further expansion at new facility
Although its new Ban Pho manufacturing plant in Chachoengsao province opened less than a month ago, Toyota Motor Thailand is planning to increase the plant's production capacity to 200,000 units annually and preparing for a second phase of development.
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EVA ranked high for safety
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has once again ranked among Aero International's "Best of Best" for safety.
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Exporters told to focus on brand-building
As part of the Commerce Ministry's drive for sustainable export growth, the Export Promotion Department yesterday urged Thai exporters to create their own brands for global markets.
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Institute urges public, govt to defend Thai engineers
The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) has urged fellow practitioners, the public, and the government to support Thai engineers, as confidence in them has dwindled after the Suvarnabhumi Airport scandal, while concurrently lifting the standards of the industry.
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Honour spending pledge, FTI tells govt
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to provide a stable political environment and resume grass-roots spending promptly in order to restore consumer confidence.
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Central to build 4 complexes
Central Pattana is on the way to achieving its target of setting up 18 shopping complexes by 2010.
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PROPERTY SECTOR
Tana Group eyes Pattaya
Developer has already launched two projects
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STREET WISE
Weird welcome to amazing Thailand
Many weird things flourish in Thai society and never seem to wither away.
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RS to launch new website soon
Leading local entertainment company RS is scheduled to launch a new website - www.zheza.com - in two weeks, targeting pre-teens. The company believes this to be a group with high purchasing power.
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Siemens ready for five routes
German-based Siemens is ready to bid jointly for the extension of five electric-rail routes, says Lothar Herrmann, president and CEO in charge of Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.
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Study looks at Don Muang as 2nd airport
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has been assigned to study the feasibility of turning Don Muang Airport into a second international airport for Bangkok, though the first attempt was foiled after strong protests from international airlines.
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Egat lukewarm to CNS idea of pooling connectivity networks
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is worried pooling the country's telecommunications connectivity networks will affect existing lease contracts it has with private providers.
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A Thai country boy in the Mideast oilfields
A successful petroleum discovery in the Shams Field in Oman marked a historic development in the Thai petroleum industry. One of those behind the success was Rangsan Bhangbhun of PTT Exploration and Production, who spent years studying and training to become a world-class geologist.
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BAM to help people get off blacklist
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) will provide a channel to allow delinquent payers to remove their name from the National Credit Bureau (NCB) blacklist and amend their credit record once they have repaid their debts.
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Kim Eng in Bt10-billion fund deal
Kim Eng Securities (Thailand) has joined hands with a mutual-fund company to be financial advisers and selling agents for a Bt10-billion property fund.
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SEC pushing demutualisation draft amendment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants a draft amendment to the Securities and Exchange Act BE 2535 to go to a National Legislative Assembly
committee for legal interpretation.
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