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SET up 0.55% midday

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:45:00 GMT

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index gained 6.15 points, or 0.55 per cent, to stand at 1,119.06 points at the end of trading session on Monday morning. The trade value was 12.42 billion baht, with 1.62 billion shares traded.

SET up 0.22% at opening

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:11:00 GMT

Thai stocks opened up 0.22 points at the start of trade Monday morning.

Gold prices for Monday

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:52:00 GMT

The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 24,786.60 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 25,150 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.

Struggling to gain altitude

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Who said commercial airlines are good businesses?

Indian rice exports taking toll

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thai rice exporters are starting to suffer from an inability to export to the global market and some may cease operating if sales don't improve in the next six months, say industry executives.

The doctor is in

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Making the right diagnosis helps a doctor determine the proper treatment for a patient, and the same principle can apply in the business world as well, says Rathian Srimongkol, the chief executive of Krungthai Card Plc.

OPTIMISM LIFTS LOCAL EQUITIES BUT GREEK TRAGEDY STILL A WORRY

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Recap: The Stock Exchange of Thailand rose last week in line with regional markets on news that the European and UK central banks planned to inject more money into the financial system. Turnover in Thai stocks rose to 175.08 billion baht from 136.02 billion the week before.

Coaching ceo to be a coach

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

'Khun Kriengsak, I want you to help me to be a coach to my team," says Sompan.

Chiang Mai has high hopes for UN forum

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) meeting in Chiang Mai from May 3-5 will prompt visitor arrivals in the northern province.

SCG sees temperate residential demand

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Siam Cement Group (SCG) expects a moderate 4-5% increase in cement sales this year on forecasts that demand in the residential market will remain slow over the next six to 12 months as homebuyers delay their decisions due to flood concerns.

As tourism booms, An Old 'Crisis may resurface

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

As Thailand's tourism industry gets set to soar again, a regional meeting on the global AIDS pandemic organised here last week has refocused attention on a rarely discussed subject: the extent to which Thailand's nightlife and entertainment industry contributes to the global spread of HIV/AIDS.

Egco to add green capacity

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Egco Group Plc, Thailand's first independent power producer, is committed to expanding renewable energy to 300 megawatts over the next several years from 46 MW now.

Renewable energy 2.0: Look to the past for a better future

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

If you go driving in Thailand, from time to time you may see billboards promoting great new solar power plants being built. This is a clean and efficient way to make electricity and the technology is well proven, safe, and extremely low-maintenance. Indeed, with the growth of solar panels, we would be forgiven in thinking that the future of renewable energy is solely in electricity production.

India's big hang-up

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Investing in emerging markets has its perils, a reality underscored by an Indian court ruling that has jeopardised billions of dollars worth of mobile phone investments by foreigners.

THAI woos Nok for new no-frills venture

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thai Airways International (THAI) is reviving its plan to create yet another budget carrier following the failure to get its to partnership with Singapore-based Tiger Airways off the ground.

Larger base could cut rate

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thailand's corporate tax rate could drop to just 15% if efforts to expand the tax base are successful, says Satit Rungkasiri, director-general of the Revenue Department.

Border economy projected to hit B1.8 trillion in four years

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thailand expects 15% annual growth in border trade until the end of its 11th National Social and Economic Development Plan in 2016.

Greece faces bailout showdown

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Thousands of protesters massed in Greece under heavy police watch on Saturday after the government approved unpopular austerity cuts to get vital rescue funds and avoid the "chaos" of a default.

Protests against Greek debt deal

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:32:00 GMT

Thousands of protesters massed in Greece under heavy police watch on Saturday after the government approved unpopular austerity cuts to get vital rescue funds and avoid the "chaos" of a default.

Gold prices for Saturday

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:33:00 GMT

The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 24,786.60 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 25,150 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.

Thai AirAsia expands service with China, India routes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Thai AirAsia (TAA) unveiled two new international routes to China and India on Thursday to increase its connectivity to growth markets.

DTAC expects 3G by 2013

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Total Access Communication (DTAC) is determined to roll out its third-generation (3G) network nationwide next year with 11,000 base stations covering all districts.

Gold fever hits northern river

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

LAMPANG : Gold prospectors are roaming Wang Nua district of the northern province of Lampang, hoping to strike it rich as gold deposits have been discovered there. Activities are now being planned to promote the little-known district as a new tourist attraction.

Country Group tethers promotion plans

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Country Group Securities Plc plans to maintain its top-five broker ranking by increasing market share to 6% from 5.5% this year.

Kasikorn makes global bet with Macquarie

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Macquarie Group, a global banking and financial group, has partnered with Kasikornbank Group (K Group) to strengthen its securities business in preparation for the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC) slated for 2015.