NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE
Data-base plan unveiled
Information will be used to boost exports, aid free-trade talks
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Auto-maker looks for eco-car steer
A carmaker has asked the government to release the criteria for eco-cars as soon as possible, otherwise it may build a plant in another country, an executive at Asian Honda Motor said last week.
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HOTELS AND RESORTS
Starwood adding 2,000 rooms in Thailand
Firm to manage eight new properties in major tourist spots
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Rice powder as talc alternative
For those worried about allergic reactions or risks to health from using talcum-based baby powder, Nurture Care Co has come up with an alternative made from rice starch.
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STREET WISE
Ideas pooled on network pool
Thursday was an historic day for Vuthiphong Priebjrivat, chairman of the TOT committee in charge of the network-pool project.
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CP unit to bid for aquaculture firm
The world's biggest shrimp producer, PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima), said last week that it plans to bid for Indonesian aquaculture firm, PT Dipasena Citra Darmaja, in a move that would further expand its shrimp-farming business.
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Maker of Arto switches its focus from hotels
MC Udomthrap Co has expanded its targeted customer group from hotels to construction and architectural services in the hope that its Arto brand will snare more of the wood-substitute market worth almost Bt3 billion a year.
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Tough questions for TMB board
TMB Bank's retail shareholders on Friday complained that the bank was paying its directors too much, while at the same time experiencing a sharp fall in net profits.
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Bumrungrad links up with US health insurer
A major US health-insurer has begun promoting Bumrungrad Hospital as a health-tourism destination to its 1.3 million members.
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SME
Napat bares secret of Oh! Bear success
Like many entrepreneurs, Napat Pukavanatch based her business on one of her passions - teddy bears.
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ANALYSIS
Important for economy that election held on schedule by year-end
The slowdown in economic growth and an increase in inflation are not good signs for the country, as the political situation remains unstable.
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Smarten up your home and office
A team of IT engineers has set up a new company called i3 to support homes and small and medium-sized businesses.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Thailand Post opts for hi-tech expansion plan
Agency to add banking and warehousing services
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CREATING SUCCESS
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water when the going gets tough
There is a folk expression from America's Deep South that goes something like this: "When you are up to your knees in alligators, it is not the time to remember that the original intention was to drain the swamp".
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Bank chief sees SMEs as a major engine of the economy
The SME Bank's new president talks to KI Woo about his bank's new focus. This is part one of a series on SMEs in Thailand.
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Triple T seeks fee exemption
Telecom operator Triple T Broadband has requested the national telecom regulator to exempt it from the interconnection charge to enable it to save money for further development of its service.
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Boom times return
Phuket's tourism and property scene has taken off again, with many foreigners among the developers
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