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The largest infrastructure project in Laos, the Nam Theun 2 hydropower facility, has started commercial export of electricity to Thailand, the hydro project's operators said Wednesday.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open in June
Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, will open the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in June. The luxury city resort with 303 rooms and suites is located adjacent to a royal palace in the centre of Bangkok. All rooms overlook tropical gardens...
GS and its southern dealers offer car check-up services and “D-Tech” batteries to local vocational colleges
Bangkok – Mr. Pongnarin Wanitchakornpong (middle, right), General Manager of Provincial Sales Department of GS Sales Co., Ltd. with a group of “GS Battery” dealers in the South of Thailand jointly organized the “GS Free Inspection” activity that p...
Thai Airways' board has approved the raising of one billion new shares in Thailand's national carrier in a public offering.
DTAC targets 175,000 iPhone users
Thailand's second largest mobile operator DTAC hopes to double the number of its iPhone user subscribers, reaching 175,000 this year, with the help of attractive tariff packages and wide distribution channels.
An article in Global Post describes the difficulties of marketing condoms in Thailand and Indonesia due to the legal restrictions on promoting sex products. In order to boost sales in the Asian countries, condom makers target to market the fun asp...
Siam Nissan Automobile Co (SNA) on Friday launched Thailand’s first locally produced low-cost compact eco car, the Nissan March.
Amari announces new hotel management company, Onyx Hospitality Group
Amari, Thailand's leading domestic hotel management company today announced the formation of a new corporate structure with the creation of ONYX Hospitality Group, a new management company. This strategic development allows the company to pursue i...
Mazda Thailand will introduce the Mazda2 sedan on Tuesday following the successful launch of the Mazda2 five-door hatchback.
Thanachart Bank to buy Siam City Bank stake
Thanachart Bank will purchase a 47.58% stake in Siam City Bank PCL from the Bank of Thailand's rescue arm in a deal valued at 68 billion baht ($2.08 billion).
Thailand's central bank on Wednesday decided to maintain its policy interest rate and signaled it would consider adjusting it to normal levels during the next meeting on April 21, if no incident affects the economy.
A senior Thai trade representative expressed the Thai government's willingness to cooperate with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the production of low-cost generic drugs and urged US engagement in negotiations.
Foreign companies are less enthusiastic to invest in Thailand and look set to reduce investments from last year, suggesting the political crisis may be taking a toll.
850,000 migrant workers register in Thailand
Around 850,000 migrant workers in Thailand have started their registration and nationality verification process, an official from the Ministry of Labour, Supat Gukun, said.
The Airport Link to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport will not be ready for the April opening as planned, Thailand's Transport Minister said.
Opened on November 23, 2009, the One Start One Stop Investment Center, or OSOS, offers investors a wide range of investment-related services. The center is open to all businesses - Thai or foreign; big or small; BOI-promoted or not — interested in...
Indian filmmakers flock to Thailand
With nearly a century-old film industry, India has become the largest movie producing nation in the world. The country boasts fascinating diversity of geography and landscapes which attracts filmmakers. In spite of this, more and more movie produc...
Thailand's cabinet extended a stimulus package for the tourism industry for another year as proposed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports with the aim to persuade more tourists to visit the kingdom.
LG GD510 Pop arrives to Thailand
LG has recently launched a brand-new eco-friendly mobile phone, the LG GD510 Pop, in Thailand.
Thailand’s government has decided to cancel the tax incentives given to the property sector when they run out on March 28, 2010. Other measures introduced to assist poor people, however, will be extended until the end of June.