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Published on November 7, 2007

A Commerce Ministry source said the agreement would help the government pass the amended law during its current term.

"From now, the government will accelerate the reading process, but we cannot confirm how long the assembly will take for consideration," the source said.

If the NLA ratifies the draft, the Act will be resubmitted to the Cabinet and passed for royal endorsement and implementation.

Special Jazz

With more than 2 million units of the Honda Jazz sold worldwide, the Thai subsidiary of the Japanese auto-maker will launch the Jazz 2 Million Edition.

Customers who buy the limited-edition model will receive first-class insurance and a gift set with accessories like a floor mat and truck tray.

The model will have a "2 Million Funs" emblem in the rear, to distinguish it from the average Jazz. Only 800 of the models will be sold in Thailand.

Sales of the limited edition have already begun and will last throughout the month. Since its launch, 78,000 units have been sold in Thailand.

 The Nation

Dhaka plan

Orient Thai Airlines wants to operate flights from Dhaka, as the airline sees a business-friendly environment in Bangladesh.

Chairman Udom Tantiprasongchai unveiled the plan during a meeting yesterday with travel agents in Dhaka organised by Speed Aviation.

An agreement between Orient Thai and Speed Aviation has also been signed for a feasibility study to operate flights from Dhaka.

Udom said the Bangladeshi government's three-month open-sky policy was not enough for foreign airlines to start operations. He sought travel agents' cooperation in seeking an extension.

In September, Malaysian budget airline AirAsia announced the launch of a route from Bangladesh. 

 The Daily Star/Asia News Network