PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Sharp rise in bad debt of smaller firms
Price rises, economy and politics to blame; many look to set up in VN because of baht
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Steel heir saves family firm, is set to list his own
Sittichai, fresh with his master's, rushed home in 1997 to launch revival
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No change with King Power: SCB
Siam Commercial Bank, creditor of King Power International, said its business with the largest duty-free retailer would remain the same, although the Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced it had nullified two contracts to run the duty-free and commercial areas in Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Ruling may halt Ultraman TV series
The Intellectual Property Court's ruling on April 2 may abruptly suspend the highly anticipated Ultraman TV series, which is a spin-off from the original Japanese action-hero character, because the new Ultraman characters are deemed to be a copyright infringement.
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ANALYSIS
Export income in baht terms 'to fall, starting with March data'
The export sector will experience negative impact from the strong baht from March onwards, when export income in baht terms will show a much smaller growth rate than income denominated in US dollars, according to Kanit Sangsuphan, director of the Fiscal Policy Research Institute.
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STREET WISE
Presidential credentials
One of the most interesting ads for recruiting a president comes from Grant Thornton.
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Less fizz in local soda market
The soda market shows signs of expanding only 5 per cent to Bt31.5 billion this year due to strong competition from non-carbonated drinks, especially fruit juices, which ride the health-conscious trend.
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IN BRIEF
Mass transit :Lloyd's Register Rail appointed by BTS for Skytrain safety management audit
Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) recently appointed Lloyd's Register Rail (Thailand) to conduct a review and audit of BTS's Safety Management System, in accordance with Lloyd's Register Rail's "Best Practice Model" standards.
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TOT meets fund managers to promote idea for network pool
TOT met with about 20 local fund-managers last week to share ideas about a network pool.
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SPECIAL
Rushed signing of pact leaves much unanswered
Does Thailand truly benefit from the free-trade agreement signed last week with Japan, one of the world's leading capitalistic economies? Petchanet Pratruangkrai reports.
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Bangkok Port told to stow its expansion plans
Transport Minister Theera Haocharoen wants the Port Authority of Thailand to review expansion plans for Bangkok Port.
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Kingdom faces action on intellectual property rights
With the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) about to revise Thailand's status on the list of intellectual property-rights violators, the Kingdom will write clarifying its commitment to the fight against piracy.
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Seamico acts to thwart hostile bid
Major shareholders in Seamico Securities are gathering the support of other shareholders in an attempt to block an expected agenda item from a group led by Nupraphant Sanitwong
acting on behalf of Syrus Securities.
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Shaping the way ahead for East Asia
Movers, shakers meet in S'pore in June
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Catching a cold
The local auto sector is suffering from sharply lower sales and what for many has been a disappointing Motor Show, but there is still optimism that 3% growth can be achieved this year
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