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Four-party panel to visit Map Ta Phut estate on 5-7 Dec

By k on November 29, 2009

RAYONG, 29 November 2009 (NNT) – A four-party committee in charge of resolving the problems surrounding the Map Ta Phut industrial estate will visit the eastern province of Rayong next week. Rayong governor, Sayumporn Limthai stated that the newly-appointed four-party committee chaired by Former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun is scheduled to travel to the Map [...]


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China Tells Rich Nations To Cut Emissions By 40 Percent

By k on May 25, 2009

BEIJING – Rich nations should cut their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels as part of a new global climate change pact, China said on Thursday, spelling out its stance ahead of negotiations.


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Asia Construction Frenzy Needs Green Injection

By k on May 25, 2009

TAIPEI – Powered by solar energy generated on its roof, Taipei 101, the world’s tallest completed building, is not only a leader for its breathtaking height but also for its eco-friendly features.


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Loan clients urged to be well-prepared for higher finance costs

July 16, 2010

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BANGKOK, July 16 – Loan customers, particularly small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), must have well-prepared business plans to cope with higher financial costs in the face of an upward interest trend, according to the Kasikorn Research Center (KRC), a leading Thai financial think tank. Kasikorn said that major domestic commercial banks had begun raising the [...]

Bank And Finance »

Commercial banks announce hikes in interest rates on fixed deposits

July 16, 2010

BANGKOK, 16 July 2010 (NNT) —Interest rates on fixed deposits and lending rates have been hiked by financial institutions following the hike in the policy rate by the Central Bank. Krungthai Bank has announced its fixed deposit interest rate hike of 0.25-0.35%, while key lending rates would be increased by 0.125-0.15%, effective today. Siam Commercial [...]

General News »

Summary of the 9th APEC Energy Meeting

July 12, 2010

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Thai delegates led by Minister of National Resources and Environment, Suwit Khunkitti, along with international counterparts from 20 countries attended the 9th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministerial Meeting in Fukui, Japan on 19 June 2010. During the summit, a speech on the “Low Carbon Paths to Energy Security: Cooperative Energy Solutions for a Sustainable [...]

Economy »

4 Govt agencies cooperate to promote Thai investment abroad

July 12, 2010

BANGKOK, 12 July 2010 (NNT) – The Office of Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) joins force with three financial institutions to promote Thai investments abroad, with operators in various business groups showing keen interest in the project. TTR along with SME Bank, EXIM Bank and the Government Pension Fund (GPF) announced their cooperation in credit support [...]

Energy »

Moody´s chops down PTT´s credit

June 29, 2010

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BANGKOK, 29 June 2010 (NNT) – An international credit rating firm, Moody’s Investors Service, has lowered the creditworthiness of Thai petroleum giant PTT Plc from A2 to A3 with a negative outlook. Moody’s Investors Service has changed the local currency issuer rating for PTT Plc from A2 stable to A3 negative while the foreign currency [...]

Politics »

One month needed for Interpol consideration over Thaksin´s case

July 16, 2010

BANGKOK, 16 July 2010 (NNT) – A nod from the Paris-based international police intelligence-sharing association, Interpol, over case of self-exiled ex Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra should be known within one month. Police Maj-General Terdsak Rujirawong, Commander of the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division, said on Friday that an arrest warrant on terrorism charge issued [...]