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Thai stock market expected to move narrowly this week
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, 8 February 2010 (NNT) – The Thai stock market from 8 to 12 February 2010 is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, mainly as a consequence of internal factors, according to the Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
KResearch reported that there were many internal factors which would affect the stock market, such as the ongoing [...]
10% of foreign workers apply for work permit renewals
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, Feb 8 (TNA) – Only 10 per cent, or around 140,000 foreign workers whose work permits expire at the end of February, visited Provincial Employment Offices to apply for document renewals, according to Thailand’s Foreign Workers Administration.
Foreign Workers Administration director Tanich Numnoi said all work permits and applications for nationality verification for an estimated [...]
Thai-Cambodian border tension eases as Hun Sen returns to Phnom Penh
February 8, 2010
SURIN, Feb 8 (TNA) - Rising tension along Thai-Cambodia border eased Monday after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen returned to his capital without visiting the Ta Muen Thom temple ruins as earlier requested.
Lt-Gen Veevalit Chornsamrit, Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Commander, said Monday that group of 20 unarmed Cambodian soldiers have requested Thailand for permission to [...]
Gold price remains unpredictable after Chinese New Year
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, 8 February 2010 (NNT) – The gold price is still difficult to predict until after the Chinese New Year. However it will not climb up beyond 19,000 THB as it did in the previous quarter, says the Gold Traders Association President, Mr Jitti Tangsitpakdee.
Mr Jitti stated that the descending gold price in the American [...]
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Japanese investors have a good understanding on Map Ta Phut impasse
February 7, 2010
BANGKOK, 7 February 2010 (NNT) – The representatives of Japanese investors have a good understanding of the Map Tha Phut situation and accept any risks associated with the projects, according to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Speaking in his weekly television program “Confidence in Thailand with Prime Minister Abhisit”, Mr Abhisit said Japanese investors showed good signs [...]
Slain insurgent suspected of multiple past attacks on government troops
February 7, 2010
hai PM dismisses claim by PM Hun Sen that Thailand has invaded Cambodian territory
February 7, 2010
BANGKOK, Feb 7 (TNA) — Dismissing claims by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen who told foreign media that Thailand has invaded Cambodian territory, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday that he would explain to the world community that the disputed area at the 11th century Preah Vihear temple belongs to Thailand.
The International Court of [...]
Slain insurgent suspected of multiple past attacks on government troops
February 7, 2010
NARATHIWAT, Feb 7 (TNA) - An insurgent killed during in a sustained exchange of gunfire with a combined force of provincial rangers and soldiers in the violence-plagued southern province of Narathiwat on Saturday was involved in attacking a school bus and army bases in the past.
Thirty-five-year-old Korseng Ahamad, a leading member of the Runda Kumpulan [...]
Slain insurgent suspected of multiple past attacks on government troops
February 7, 2010
NARATHIWAT, Feb 7 (TNA) - An insurgent killed during in a sustained exchange of gunfire with a combined force of provincial rangers and soldiers in the violence-plagued southern province of Narathiwat on Saturday was involved in attacking a school bus and army bases in the past.
Thirty-five-year-old Korseng Ahamad, a leading member of the Runda Kumpulan [...]
Key Thaksin supporter parts ways with Red Shirts
February 6, 2010
BANGKOK, Feb 5 (TNA) - A staunch supporter of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Friday said he would not join any move with
the anti-government Red Shirts activists after his idea about the people’s army was shunned by its key leader.
Gen Panlop Pinmanee, retired deputy chief of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and [...]
Gas separation plant needed to be reassessed by ONCP before starting operation
February 4, 2010
BANGKOK, 4 February 2010 (NNT) – The Energy Ministry has proposed to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) to reassess the sixth unit of gas separation plant whether it affects the environment, if not the plant would start operation this April.
Permanent Secretary for Energy Pornchai Rujiprapa stated that the Ministry [...]
Exposition pushes Thai industries forward
February 4, 2010
The Ministry of Industry promotes production and exports in the Thailand Industrial Fair 2010 and Food Pack 2010
Mr Kwang Robkob, Chief Advisor to the Minister of Industry, presided over the opening ceremony stating that Thailand’s economy shows signs of continuous improvement from the recession which marks this expo as an excellent opportunity to further push [...]
Business News »
Thai stock market expected to move narrowly this week
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, 8 February 2010 (NNT) – The Thai stock market from 8 to 12 February 2010 is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range, mainly as a consequence of internal factors, according to the Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
KResearch reported that there were many internal factors which would affect the stock market, such as the ongoing [...]
Bank And Finance »
BoT to collect regional economic data
February 6, 2010
BANGKOK, 6 February 2010 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is going to send teams to local areas to collect economic data for an analysis of the Thai economy by the Monetary Policy Committee.
Senior Director of the BoT’s Domestic Economy Department, Suchart Sakkankosone, said the data to be gathered on 9 February was from [...]
General News »
10% of foreign workers apply for work permit renewals
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, Feb 8 (TNA) – Only 10 per cent, or around 140,000 foreign workers whose work permits expire at the end of February, visited Provincial Employment Offices to apply for document renewals, according to Thailand’s Foreign Workers Administration.
Foreign Workers Administration director Tanich Numnoi said all work permits and applications for nationality verification for an estimated [...]
Economy »
Gold price remains unpredictable after Chinese New Year
February 8, 2010
BANGKOK, 8 February 2010 (NNT) – The gold price is still difficult to predict until after the Chinese New Year. However it will not climb up beyond 19,000 THB as it did in the previous quarter, says the Gold Traders Association President, Mr Jitti Tangsitpakdee.
Mr Jitti stated that the descending gold price in the American [...]
Energy »
Egco to expand domestic and overseas energy investment
February 6, 2010
BANGKOK, Feb 5 (TNA) – Electricity Generating PCL (Egco), Thailand’s first independent power producer, plans to invest Bt4-7 billion in conventional and alternative energy both domesically and overseas this year.
Egco president Vinij Taengnoi said the company will focus its investment in natural gas and coal production by constructing two plants in Indonesia and one plant [...]
Politics »
Thai-Cambodian border tension eases as Hun Sen returns to Phnom Penh
February 8, 2010
SURIN, Feb 8 (TNA) - Rising tension along Thai-Cambodia border eased Monday after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen returned to his capital without visiting the Ta Muen Thom temple ruins as earlier requested.
Lt-Gen Veevalit Chornsamrit, Thailand’s 2nd Army Area Commander, said Monday that group of 20 unarmed Cambodian soldiers have requested Thailand for permission to [...]