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Honda Eco car’s concept model to be launched in Bangkok
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 8:47
Honda Eco car’s concept model  to be launched in Bangkok Honda Automobile (Thailand) maintains the schedule to manufacture its eco-car in Thailand in 2011, with the plan to launch the model at the Bangkok International Motor Show later this month.
China is seeking new markets in Asean to boost trade
Monday, 8 Mar, 2010 – 11:58
China is seeking new markets in Asean to boost trade China, seeking other markets for its goods, turned to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In 2008, Aseans gross domestic product exceeded US$1.5 trillion, and the association became one of the worlds major economic powers.
Dry weather may cut Thailand’s rice output
Sunday, 7 Mar, 2010 – 10:45
Dry weather may cut Thailand’s rice output Dry weather made worse by El Nino, combined with invasions by mice and plant hoppers, could cut Thailand's rice crop and push up prices later this year. But rice prices remain low for the moment. The government still has more than 5.5 million tonnes of rice stockpiled and seems unwilling to sell it to exporters at a loss, experts told The Straits Times.
Shares of telecom firms in Thailand tumbled after court ruling
Thursday, 4 Mar, 2010 – 9:53
Shares of telecom firms in Thailand tumbled after court ruling Telecom stocks fell on worries that state agencies would take legal action to recover revenue allegedly 'lost' under the terms of concessions granted under the Thaksin administration.
Thailand Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of Alternative Energy Plans
Wednesday, 24 Feb, 2010 – 8:02
Thailand Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of Alternative Energy Plans Like many developing countries, Thailand is looking for ways to ease its reliance on costly imported oil and gas. A new government plan includes nuclear power, bio-fuels and solar energy ...
Kasikorn Research Centre (KRC): SET will likely fall next week
Monday, 22 Feb, 2010 – 8:59
Kasikorn Research Centre (KRC): SET will likely fall next week The Thai stock market is expected to move downward next week (Feb 22 - Feb 26) because of the country's political uncertainty and the US Federal Reserve's decision to raise ...
Developers scramble to sell before property tax incentives expire
Sunday, 21 Feb, 2010 – 11:38
Developers scramble to sell before property tax incentives expire The government's taxation incentives, which have delivered a significant shot in the arm for Thailand's property market, are scheduled to end on March 28 and the race is on to ...
Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow by 7.7%
Sunday, 21 Feb, 2010 – 11:25
Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow by 7.7% Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2009. Although this is below the 2004- 08 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%, it is well above the global average for this year. Annual per-capita spending is US$58.60 and the drug market accounts for 1.46% of GDP. We are forecasting a 5.66% CAGR for pharmaceutical sales through to 2019. Due to the strengthening baht, the market will post a 10-year CAGR of 7.80% in US dollar terms.