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The system enables them to convert waste water into potable water at the rate of 139 cubic metres per hour, of which 43 per cent is discharged into the canal, while the rest is used in the power plant or to water the grounds. The firm will breakeven on the investment within 10 years.

3.4m govt cheques cashed

Bangkok Bank has supplied 8.09 million cheques to the Social Security Office and the Comptroller General's Office. As of April 1, 3.4 million cheques worth Bt6.8 billion have been cashed, while 130,236 cheques worth Bt260.47 million have been deposited.

Broadband for industrial estates

Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has informally shown interest in applying for a Wi-Max wireless broadband technology license.

Sudharma Yoonaidharma, commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), said yesterday that the agency wanted to provide wireless broadband connections in industrial zones nationwide.

Though the NTC has yet to complete the Wi-Max licensing terms, it already granted licences to some agencies, citing the need to support state organisations that are in need of broadband technology to enhance their operations.

Joining up for stronger future

JSP Futures and TAA Futures have merged together to boost their strength in agriculture futures trading. Chanon Phucharoenyos, CEO of JSP Futures, said the merger would benefit both because JSP is known for its strength in institutional investors, while TAA is strong in the retail segment.

Due to the merger, JSP's revenue will grow 20 per cent and its market share will jump from 5 to 25 per cent.

Egco takes over Filipino plant

Electricity Generating's wholly own subsidiary, Egco International (BVI), has taken over GPI Quezon, a 460 MW coal-fired electricity generation plant in the Philippines.

Egco acquired the 10 per cent remaining shares in GPI Quezon from GPSF Cayman I LDC after purchasing 90 per cent of the shares before.

The acquisition is in line with Egco's plan to invest in power businesses in the Asean region and provide portfolio diversity and long-term value prospects, the company said in a statement yesterday. - The Nation