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Thailand's Exports to Rise Moderately In 2010

21.01.2010

Thailand’s exports this year are projected to increase moderately from those of last year as a result of the global economic recovery and the expansion of shipments to China and ASEAN, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Japanese investors for one more year are the biggest investors bringing in foreign investments to Thailand.

Thailand’s Customs Department expects revenue from import and export duties will decline by Bt3-4 billon (US$90-120 million) in the wake of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) cuts which became effective on January 1, with the department adjusting its role from tariff collector to facilitator, a senior customs official said on Friday.

Thailand’s exports are quite likely to grow 10-14 per cent as targeted for 2010, according to the Department of Export Promotion (DEP).

Singha to Launch Three New Beer Brands in 2010

The Singha Corporation has announced that it is in the process of preparing 3 new draft beers for 2010. The expansion of their range comes dispite a downturn in the Thai beer market during 2009.

Makro Opens in Pattaya

Visith Pinpawong 21.12.2009
Eager visitors waited in front of Makro hours before its grand opening to be first people to shop at this mega store. Makro joins Kanyong as major retailers moving Pattaya to the south

Over 600 million baht was spent on the 44th branch of Makro in Pattaya’s first outlet. There are over 10,000 items selling in big packs with the target being hotel and restaurant owners.

BANGKOK, - Thai authorities have arrested a third suspect in relation to the spread of rumours which are credited with tumbled Thai stock market last month.

Ayudhya Allianz C.P. continues to grow

Siripun Sinbuathong 23.10.2009
True Move gives a thumbs up to their new roaming deduction which is sure to be a success.

Ayudhya Allianz C.P.’s has been using the customer-centric approach for sometime now to increase premiums from all distribution channels which has always been a huge success. To add to their accomplishments, they have also been using Net Promoter Score (NPS) to survey customer satisfaction and loyalty compared to other life insurance companies in Thailand.

Minister of Finance Korn Chatikavanij

SHANGHAI, - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's biggest bank by market capitalization, said Wednesday that it would acquire part of Thailand's ACL Bank for 105 million dollars



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