SCHOLARSHIP

Govt scholarship scheme relaunched

The Cabinet on Tuesday renewed the scholarship programme, launching "1 District 1 Scholarship" programme which would entail the government budget of Bt5.4 billion in a 5-year period.

Viroon leaves office
Deputy Commerce Minister Viroon Tejapaibul on Tuesday bid a farewell to the ministry's officials and officers, telling them to further solve the public problems to gain trust.

Revenue case against Bhanapot ends
Deputy Finance Minister Pradit Pataraprasit on Tuesday insisted that the Revenue Department could not pressure Bhanapot Damapong to pay taxes for the transfer of shares in Shinawatra Computer and Communication from Pojaman Shinawatra.

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Advisers eager to tackle rising prices
Newly appointed economic adviser Dr Narongchai Akrasanee has vowed to concentrate on solving the problem of rising domestic prices, which have become a burden for a majority of Thais.
Industries feel the heat
Central bank points to debt difficulties
NTC sets up wimax panel
The national telecom regulator has set up a committee to draw up the guidelines for allocating WiMax broadband spectra and service development.
Asean can take lead on energy
Thailand is pushing for a fiveyear Asean energy plan with emphasis on alternative fuel and cre¬ating regional energy linkage as longterm solu¬tions to ease the oil price woes. Deputy Energy Permanent Secretary Kurujit Nakornthap said yesterday that Thailand will present energy strategies for discussion at the Asean Energy Ministers' Meeting, which began in Bangkok yesterday and ends on Friday.

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Thanachart Bank ups six-month rates
Thanachart Bank has increased its six-month time-deposit rate in a bid to attract more depositors.
Electronics maker thrives on Europe
Electronics-equipment manufacturer SVI posted impressive consolidated revenue and earnings of Bt1.76 billion and Bt141.21 million respectively in the second quarter, thanks to strong demand for industrial and telecommunications products from Europe.
SRT, central Group strike land deal
New 20-year lease would yield railways total returns of Bt21 bn, subject to Cabinet approval.
Psl looking at buying more second-hand vessels
Precious Shipping, a leading dry-bulk shipper, expects to buy more vessels from the second-hand market over the next few years after enjoying a higher freight rate in the second quarter.

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Pullman ranks high on value

A casual visit to Pullman Bangkok King Power at Bangkok's Soi Rangnam gives the impression one has walked into an architectural building dedicated to modern art.