Wed, October 22, 2008 : Last updated 21:03 hours
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BUSINESS NEWS
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lower bus fares to come into force next week
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Ayudhaya allianz plans to play it safe
Company to focus below maximum limit, mostly in blue-chip stocks
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BREAKING NEWS
- PM hooted by TOT labours
- domestic car sales drop in September
- Lao Telecom debut first 3G service in Laos
- Possible cut in bus fares as diesel falls
- TISCO suffers from lower capital gains
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EXTERNALITIES
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Industries in favour of devaluing baht to push exports
Federation of Thai Industries -
Transit passengers wooed
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Economy's vulnerable to shocks, but could yet escape a recession
Thai growth faces a downgrade due to US recession and domestic political risks, CitiGroup Global Markets reports -
fertiliser price cut to boost farmers
Move will help to bring down costs
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CORPORATE
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JFE still considering Southeast Asian Steel Plant
JFE Holdings, the world's third- largest steelmaker, has yet to decide on plans to build a blast- furnace factory in Southeast Asia to meet demand in the region. -
Decorative paint firm Jotun aims to be No 1
Jotun (Thailand) intends to become the leader of Thailand's decorative-paint market by spending more than Bt150 million a year for up to five years. -
DOMESTIC AUTO SALES SLUMP
The Automotive Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries reported a dramatic drop in domestic sales in September due to political tension and lower confidence. -
Dell opens Bangkok concept store
Dell yesterday launched its first concept store in Thailand as part of plans to penetrate the Thai consumer-computer market.
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Science &Technology
Housing market demand for condos still strong
Indicative index drops 1.2 points in Q3 but market has resilience yet
Simple, Elegant Housing
With more confidence seen for pur¬chasing residential projects at Rattanathibeth Road, Asian Property Development has succeeded in selling 25 units of its latest 216unit detached housing project, The City, at Rathanathibeth, worth Bt1.5 billion after the launch of the project last month.more >>
Innovation
Firms trade perks for customer loyalty
Perkonomics pays heed to consumers' - and a brand's - need to feel specialHow a retired executive keeps contributing to success
For most chief executives, retirement means passing the baton to a bright capable successor and then riding off into the sunset.Not so for Charuvarn Vanasin, who retired as chief executive of Lowe Thailand in 2000 but still plays an active role in the business.more >>
TOP 1000 COMPANIES
Keeping them smiling
Proctor and Gamble's Medhee Jarumaneeroj believes employee happiness is a winning strategy
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