Thailand Company News

The price index of condominium units priced below 50,000 baht a square metre has risen 10% this year despite the large new supply, against a rise of just 6% in the condominium price index overall.

Translating the notion of a knowledge- and creativity-based economy into practice.

American auto-maker General Motors (GM) is concerned that the new automobile excise-tax structure will not serve as a level playing field for all manufacturers.

Financial experts are not concerned about the impact of capital inflows, as they are confident the domestic financial system is capable of accommodating high liquidity.

Green energy has been highlighted in PTT's five-year business plan to help the national oil and gas company run on a sustainable basis.

Foreign business leaders are hoping for more political stability after Thailand's general election while calling on the new government to promise more consistent policies and open up the economy.

Despite high volatility, equities are still expected to be the best-performing asset class this year, say analysts.

The London Stock Exchange is urging Thai companies to sek a listing on the international bourse, said Securities and Exchange Commission Secretary-General Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala.

Tesco Lotus, Big C adopt same gimmick. A new chapter in Bangkok's retail war has opened with the two main players both erecting new store signs proclaiming "Extra".

Khonburi Sugar will become the second sugar producer to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, issuing 176 million shares to mobilise funds for increased cane-crushing capacity and power generation.