Nok Air migrates to Myanmar as a test

Nok Air migrates to Myanmar as a test
May 16th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

Nok Air’s planned resumption of international flights will focus solely on Myanmar, where it plans to …[More]

Accor launches Pullman brand in Phuket

Accor launches Pullman brand in Phuket
May 16th, 2013 in Featured, Tourism

Accor has announced the opening of its first upscale Pullman resort on the Thai island of Phuket. …[More]

Stringing Cupid’s bow, for the right price

Stringing Cupid’s bow, for the right price
May 16th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

Even a master’s degree in psychology was no guarantee of success in running an online dating service …[More]

Settrade.com: leading financial website and investment tools for Thai investors

Settrade.com: leading financial website and investment tools for Thai investors
May 16th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Internet users have increased rapidly in the last few years. Broadband Internet is now available in major cities …[More]

KBank hunts upcountry millionaires

KBank hunts upcountry millionaires
May 16th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Kasikornbank (KBank) plans to expand its private banking business aggressively this year, targeting a …[More]

Mazda to launch SUV in October

Mazda to launch SUV in October
May 15th, 2013 in Featured, Production

The Mazda CX-5 will likely become the cheapest sport-utility vehicle (SUV) in its class when it hits …[More]

SET 5-year plan targets long-term cash

SET 5-year plan targets long-term cash
May 15th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is drawing up its five-year strategic plan, which targets more foreigners and …[More]

Philips slashes LED prices

Philips slashes LED prices
May 15th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

Philips is sharply cutting prices of its light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs to encourage more customers …[More]

Ground set for TV auction

Ground set for TV auction
May 15th, 2013 in Featured, IT / Comms

The complete draft of the regulations governing the auction of 24 commercial digital terrestrial TV channels …[More]

Gear maker Nokia Siemens expects 5G launch in 2020

Gear maker Nokia Siemens expects 5G launch in 2020
May 15th, 2013 in Featured, IT / Comms

Nokia Siemens Networks, a leading maker of mobile network equipment, is already laying the groundwork …[More]

Bangkok gets first Starbucks community store outside US

Bangkok gets first Starbucks community store outside US
May 14th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

Thailand has been recognised by Seattle-base Starbucks as one of its potential markets with a plan to double …[More]

CTH acquires rights to 24 Fox channels

CTH acquires rights to 24 Fox channels
May 14th, 2013 in Featured, IT / Comms

Cable Thai Holding (CTH), the newly established cable TV operator, has acquired the broadcast rights …[More]

Est achieves Bt4 bn sales in first 6 months

Est achieves Bt4 bn sales in first 6 months
May 14th, 2013 in Featured, Production

Sermsuk’s est brand has achieved sales of Bt4 billion in just six months since its launch into the …[More]

Jute miller plans B2bn condo whopper

Jute miller plans B2bn condo whopper
May 14th, 2013 in Featured, Real Estate

The Suralertrungsri family, a major shareholder of Park Chong Jute Mill Co, one of the only two jute sack …[More]

SEC supports funds ‘supermarket’

SEC supports funds ‘supermarket’
May 14th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Tired of having to contact individual asset-management companies about buying their products?  …[More]

Prasarn urges cooperation to maintain credibility

Prasarn urges cooperation to maintain credibility
May 13th, 2013 in Economy, Featured

The Bank of Thailand is asking for cooperation from all parties in protecting the credibility of the …[More]

IPO to finance Nok’s move for regional expansion

IPO to finance Nok’s move for regional expansion
May 13th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Nok Airlines Plc (NOK), owner of national low-cost carrier Nok Air, will float its initial public offering of …[More]

Car export value target to be revised

Car export value target to be revised
May 13th, 2013 in Featured, Production

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will this month review its full-year automotive export value target …[More]

GM boosts manufacturing, sales operations throughout the region

GM boosts manufacturing, sales operations throughout the region
May 13th, 2013 in Featured, Production

US carmaker General Motors Co is expanding in Southeast Asia in three ways to ride the region’s growth. …[More]

Citi to keep focus on wealthy clients, consumer finance

Citi to keep focus on wealthy clients, consumer finance
May 13th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Citibank Thailand will maintain its focus on consumer finance and wealth management even as its peers …[More]

Chevrolet sells over 22,000 vehicles in 1st 4 months

Chevrolet sells over 22,000 vehicles in 1st 4 months
May 10th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

American auto-maker Chevrolet sold 22,071 vehicles in the first four months of 2013, witnessing …[More]

Bright outlook for organic products

Bright outlook for organic products
May 10th, 2013 in Featured, Production

Thai organic products are expected to flourish in both domestic and export markets despite looming …[More]

Ford sales accelerate

Ford sales accelerate
May 10th, 2013 in Featured, Production

Ford is maintaining its growth in Thailand, with sales rising by 62 per cent to 4,120 vehicles last month …[More]

Banks drop no-interest loans

Banks drop no-interest loans
May 10th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

Three large banks scrapped zero-interest rate mortgages, their standard offer at the Money Expo for 13 years …[More]

Developers launch luxury projects as demand returns

Developers launch luxury projects as demand returns
May 10th, 2013 in Featured, Real Estate

Demand for luxury residences has returned to the Bangkok property market, especially in the central …[More]

True Corp targeting 10 million users of its 4G, 3G-2.1-GHz services this year

True Corp targeting 10 million users of its 4G, 3G-2.1-GHz services this year
May 9th, 2013 in Featured, IT / Comms

True Corp targets around 10 million users for its fourth-generation and 3G-2.1-gigahertz services this year …[More]

JPMorgan’s Thai unit retains course

JPMorgan’s Thai unit retains course
May 9th, 2013 in Featured, Retail / Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co (Thailand) re-emerged in the limelight after a long silence, saying its main focus …[More]

Stock market continues gains on global bullishness

Stock market continues gains on global bullishness
May 9th, 2013 in Featured, Finance / Investment

After riding global optimism and strong domestic demand to breach the 1,600-point psychological barrier …[More]

BoT fears property bubble

BoT fears property bubble
May 9th, 2013 in Featured, Real Estate

The Bank of Thailand and developers are divided over whether a property bubble is looming. …[More]

Experts share views on technology at 15th Carriers World Asia

Experts share views on technology at 15th Carriers World Asia
May 9th, 2013 in Featured, IT / Comms

Thailand recently hosted the 15th Carriers World Asia, to further promote telecommunication business …[More]

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