A summary of the key events in Thailand and Internationally Thai Economy Excise tax on liquor unequal — The cabinet recently approved a sharp increase in the tax ceiling on alcoholic drinks, based on a proposal by the Finance Ministry. The excise tax ceiling for both fermented beverages (such as beer and wine) and distilled […]

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Now this was an interview that I tremendously enjoyed. It’s very rare to meet K. Thongma, have to say a big thank you to Shareinvestor Thailand for this. Pruksa Real Estate Plc (PS) concentrates on developing townhouses, single-detached houses and condominiums within Greater Bangkok. PS uses its own technology and modern international construction technologies to […]

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APCO Raising growth target again — APCO is raising its earnings target again to growth of 70-75% YoY. The company expects 4Q13s to be outstanding as it is the high season. (Khao Hoon, 11/10/13) Comment: Never heard of this company before, no idea what it is CPALL Cutting MAKRO holding — CPALL is planning to […]

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AMATA Flooding downs two factories on estate – Minor flooding at Chon Buri’s Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate has forced an auto parts factory and an electronic parts plant to shut down temporarily due to transport disruptions. Authorities say the water will recede within five days. The estate has seen minor flooding in phases 7-9, where […]

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AMATA  Flood hits Amata Nakorn- More than 700 factories in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chonburi have been cautioned to monitor the floods closely, as they may face a repeat of the 2011 deluge. Viboon Kromadit, the estate’s chief of operations, said evacuation should be prepared and drilled even though the water has yet […]

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The US government, the bastion of democracy, is still in the midst of a government shutdown, and the debt ceiling deadline is approaching. From what I’ve read the last time the US defaulted on payment was in the early 1800’s, we don’t expect the US government to actually be this silly, but market commentors are […]

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ADVANC AIS tries new approach for roaming fees – Advanced Info Service (AIS) is introducing an unlimited mobile chat package to ease consumer fears over exorbitant international roaming fees when using their phone overseas. (Bangkok Post, 08/10/13) CMO New venture with Zaap — CMO announced a joint venture with Zaap, called CMO-Zaap, a new company […]

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