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Published on March 20, 2008

The recent political uncertainty has not been a major concern for the local subsidiary of the Swiss watch manufacturer as it has already seen a 30-per-cent increase in sales during the first quarter compared to the same period last year.

The company's main concern is the strengthening baht, which it feels is too high compared to the Hong Kong dollar.

Managing director Christophe Viguerie said the disparity could encourage potential customers to fly to Hong Kong to buy premium watches instead of purchasing them here.

Supersports Super Golf Fair

CRC Sport is spending Bt10 million on the Supersports Super Golf Fair 2008.

Fifty brands will be offered at Central's 12 department stores around the country from March 27-April 20.

The golf fair is expected to generate Bt100 million in sales.

THAI lands award at ITB 2008

Thai Airways International was recently placed third as Best Airline at the go asia Awards for the second straight year.

The award was presented to THAI at ITB 2008 in Berlin, Germany.

Thailand received the award for being the Best Travel Destination.

The go asia initiative was founded in 2003 in order to enhance marketing in German-speaking regions.

The survey was conducted in cooperation with the readers of the travel magazine Reise + Preise, as well as travel agents throughout Germany.

 The Nation