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Higher pay urged ahead of AEC
Minimum wages might not be necessary if long-term measures to increase income distribution such as income based on workers' skills are supported, says Dusit Nontanakorn, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
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7 Sep 2010
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Sapanan, iberry keen on Japan
Sapanan General Food, a manufacturer and distributor of Mogu Mogu functional drinks and Sappe Beauti Drink, plans to expand its fruit juice business to Japan after establishing a foothold in Eastern Europe.
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7 Sep 2010
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MBK keys on core business growth
MBK Plc, the operator of MBK shopping centre, projects net profit for the 2010-11 financial year starting from July 2010 will grow by at least 30% from last year's operating profit of 1 billion baht.
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7 Sep 2010
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HELPING THAILAND TO FULFIL ITS AMBITIOUS MARINE HUB AMBITIONS
Over the past two decades, I have witnessed Phuket evolve from Thailand's first confirmed sailing destination _ a status afforded by its hosting of the inaugural King's Cup Regatta in 1987 _ to today's "Monaco of the East", as it is sometimes called.
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7 Sep 2010
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Piaget dealer eyes luxury apartments
S.T. Dimension Co, the distributor of Piaget luxury watches, will resume plans to develop a serviced apartment project next year to reduce its business risks.
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7 Sep 2010
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AP alters business model to compete
The listed developer Asian Property Development Plc (AP) has launched a new business plan that includes the establishment of a new contractor subsidiary to focus on the lower-end segment, a training school to improve sales staff and a re-branding plan for next year.
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7 Sep 2010
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State keeping tabs on costs
The Commerce Ministry expects to finalise by next week a list of products whose import costs are declining thanks to the stronger baht, so their retail prices can be reduced.
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7 Sep 2010
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BUILDING A GREEN VILLAGE
Thailand has set a target of having renewable energy make up 20% of its total power consumption by 2020, a tall order for a country where green energy now accounts for a mere 5% of total use.
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7 Sep 2010
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Ministry summons THAI execs for TTA answers
The plan by Thai Airways International (THAI) to set up Thai Tiger Airways (TTA) is facing further scrutiny from the Transport Ministry, which has summoned management to explain the controversial deal.
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7 Sep 2010
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More efficient tax collection in the works
The Finance Ministry will improve tax collection efficiency as part of efforts to balance the fiscal budget within the next five years, says Areepong Bhoocha-oom, the director-general of the Excise Department.
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7 Sep 2010
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YLG Group cautions gold speculators
Speculators should be cautious about short-term profit-taking with gold because of risks from a strong baht, warns the YLG Group, a gold bullion trader.
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7 Sep 2010
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Help on the way for organic farmers
Organic farmers or those aspiring to make the change now have more opportunities to obtain expert advice through the Industrial Technology Assistance Programme (ITAP).
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7 Sep 2010
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K-Asset: SET to hit 1,000
The Stock Exchange of Thailand index could hit 1,000 points by year-end thanks to foreign fund inflows, says Rapee Sucharitakul, the executive chairman of Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
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7 Sep 2010
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Phatra looks to boost foreign trade
Phatra Securities has shifted to a revenue-sharing scheme with partner Merrill Lynch to better compete in attracting foreign institutional investors to trade in the Thai market.
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7 Sep 2010
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Kim Eng introduces mutual-fund arm
Market leader Kim Eng Securities yesterday launched an asset management unit with the goal of managing 4-5 billion baht within 12 months.
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7 Sep 2010
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INVESTORS IN MUTUAL FUNDS FACE THREAT
Have you ever felt disappointed after buying a product that turned out not to be as good as the salesman bragged it was? This is what investors in mutual funds will feel towards many fund management companies in the next couple of months.
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7 Sep 2010
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Suspended projects to stay
The operators of the two projects in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate that remain suspended after the Administrative Court ruling vowed not to move elsewhere now that long-awaited environmental regulations have become clear.
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7 Sep 2010
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B167,000 daily fine to be imposed
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will start imposing a daily fine of 166,667 baht on each of the five telecom companies from Friday for failing to offer mobile number portability (MNP) service.
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7 Sep 2010
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TOP fire damage likely less than B10m
A fire at the lube oil production arm of Thai Oil on Sunday night caused only marginal damage, said chief executive officer Surong Bulakul.
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7 Sep 2010
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Regulators watching telecom firm prices
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is monitoring price and volume movements of listed telecom companies for fear of share manipulation and speculation ahead of the auction of third-generation wireless licences later this month.
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7 Sep 2010
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Firmly in the fast lane
The ups and downs of Thailand's political landscape are not having any impact on local investment by one of the world's largest automotive companies, Ford, or its plans to use the country for its regional headquarters.
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6 Sep 2010
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TRADING THAILAND'S AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
One useful step would be to establish Thailand as a global trading centre of agricultural products through an efficient commodities exchange, buying and selling major products. This would smooth out fluctuations in price, benefiting farmers, buyers and consumers.
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6 Sep 2010
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Burma's bumpy ride
RANGOON : The ancient-looking wooden paddle boats that swarm around the sole gleaming yacht at Rangoon Port serve as a reminder that Burma's recent privatisation drive has brought both economic benefits and the entrenchment of what was already rampant cronyism.
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6 Sep 2010
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Macau asked to put bigger bet on Thailand
The Thai foreign minister is encouraging Macau businessmen to expand their businesses in Thailand given the potential of the country's food industry.
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6 Sep 2010
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Bharti Airtel rings up Asean to tap lucrative data services
Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile telephone operator, plans to expand its operations in this part of the region after having opened its Global Data Services in Thailand and Malaysia during the past week.
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6 Sep 2010
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The green building boom
Growing awareness of climate change and stricter environmental regulation have given major impetus to the movement to promote green building by governments and businesses alike, says Asst Prof Dr Atch Sreshthaputra, a board member of the Thai Green Building Institute.
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6 Sep 2010
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Oil Market Outlook
The oil market continued to fluctuate last week, pressured by pessimism about the economic recovery, especially in the US, dragging prices below $72. However, crude traded positively after both the US and China released strong manufacturing data. An oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and concerns about the possible impact of Hurricane Earl on refineries provided further support to prices. West Texas Intermediate closed the week at $74.60 per barrel, down just $0.57 from the previous week.
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6 Sep 2010
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FOREIGN PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THAILAND
A growing number of expats now own properties in Thailand. Are you one of them and if so, can you confidently say that you own your property legally?
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6 Sep 2010
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Tobacco ban worries growers
SUKHOTHAI : Nearly 10,000 families of Burley tobacco planters in Sukhothai have called on the Public Health Ministry to reconsider its plan to ban or phase out growing of two tobacco varieties.
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6 Sep 2010
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