Briefs: Frenchman named GM of new Anantara in Abu Dhabi

Minor Hotel Group chief operating Officer Dillip Rajakarier said Didier would be instrumental in cementing Anantara's position as one of the top emerging players on the worldwide hotel stage.

Discounts to selected destinations on Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific is offering special discounts on flights from Bangkok to destinations in Asia, Europe and the US from now until the end of March.

Economy class from Bangkok to Hong Kong start at Bt6,100, Bangkok to Singapore at Bt3,500 and Bangkok to Osaka at Bt11,600. The Bangkok-London and Bangkok-Paris routes start at Bt23,100 and Bangkok-Los Angeles at Bt25,200. Prices exclude surcharges.

Nike manufacturer in Khon Kaen to reduce overtime

Footwear Components, which manufactures Nike footwear in Khon Kaen province, has no plans to lay off workers but will reduce overtime to cope with the economic slowdown.

Factory manager Seksan Pengchit yesterday said the company had already reduced overtime from 10 hours a week to four.

Khon Kaen deputy governor Phayat Charnprasert said he and the provincial labour authorities asked Footwear Components about its employee situation. The company said if foreign orders dropped off, it could switch to producing shoe accessories and backpacks. It will also seek new markets, in order to reduce risk in existing ones facing recession.

Phayat said the company could recruit at least 200 workers to support backpack and shoe-accessory production in the future. - The Nation