The Nation (Thailand) articles from August 2010

The Nation (Thailand) archives from August 2010

Agence France-Presse.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Rome AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi, the Italy Prime Minister, wants to add Brazilian forward Robinho to his team's attacking resources having already landed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according...

Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Deutsche Presse-Agentur Madrid Jose Mourinho made a poor start to his spell as Real Madrid coach on Sunday, with a dull 0-0 draw away to well-drilled Mallorca. Earlier on Sunday, Barcelona had kicked off their...

Agence France-Presse.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Rome It was a mixed bag on the opening weekend of the Serie A season for two of Italy's giants as Juventus were shocked by Bari while AC Milan crushed Lecce 4-0. Coming into this season on the...

Agence France-Presse.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse London Fabio Capello has been forced to recall a host of players he had previously ignored after injuries damaged the England coach's preparations for the start of the Euro 2012 qualifying...

Proposed health fund could encourage drug development.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Proposed health fund could encourage drug development Pongphon Sarnsamak The Nation Millions of people lack access to life-saving medicines because of high prices made possible by patent protection, so a group of...

Hard to predict how high the strengthening baht will go.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Hard to predict how high the strengthening baht will go Over the past few weeks, the baht has strengthened rapidly against the US dollar. The baht hit a high of 31.30 from the 32 level in June. I have received a lot of...

big three set to do battle in 3G auction.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. big three set to do battle in 3G auction Fierce competition expected as AIS, DTAC and True units likely to fight for 2 licences; no foreign firms apply Usanee Mongkolporn The Nation 3G wireless broadband...

NESDB puts red-shirt riots bill at over Bt24 bn.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NESDB puts red-shirt riots bill at over Bt24 bn The Nation The Department of Special Investigation has submitted to the Criminal Court a report detailing the economic impact of the recent political turmoil to support...

Surachai, eyes role of content-application provider for 3G.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Surachai, eyes role of content-application provider for 3G. RS plans for surge in earnings as 3G technology approaches Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation Entertainment and sports content provider RS has set its...

First phase of major Novotel Siam Square renovation targets business guests.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. First phase of major Novotel Siam Square renovation targets business guests Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square has begun the biggest renovation in its 21-year history, the first phase of which involves the creation of...

SCB rolls out new home-loan scheme to ease liquidity shortage of borrowers.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. SCB rolls out new home-loan scheme to ease liquidity shortage of borrowers Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation Siam Commercial Bank has launched a special mortgage campaign for buyers of new homes aimed at...

Vicha Poolvoraluck, far right, is bullish on the business potential of IMAX theatres.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Vicha Poolvoraluck, far right, is bullish on the business potential of IMAX theatres. Major upbeat on return of investment in 5 imax cinemas Achara Deboonme The Nation Hong Kong The Hollywood blockbuster...

organisers.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. organisers Public spending brings hopes to event market Firms see a recovery after red shirts killed business Sasithorn Ongdee The Nation Organisers are upbeat about the domestic event market next year,...

Golden Donuts sees coffee potential.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Golden Donuts sees coffee potential Golden Donuts (Thailand) expects the launch of Dunkin' Coffee shops to more than double its coffee business and boost sales of its doughnuts and coffee by 20 per cent this year. ...

New govt deal will let farmers borrow from post offices.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. New govt deal will let farmers borrow from post offices Thailand Post will be allowed to provide loans as part of the government's efforts to stop loan sharks taking advantage of the poor, Finance Minister Korn...

global demand.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. global demand Bt60m scheme to bolster organic-food farms, industry Commerce offers full support in bid to enhance Thai competitiveness Supanee na Songkhla The Nation The Commerce Ministry plans to spend Bt60...

Titanic expedition provides new hi-res images.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Titanic expedition provides new hi-res images Associated Press St John's, Newfoundland An expedition surveying the wreck of the Titanic is showing off some crisp images of the world's most famous shipwreck, but...

Putin: Where is the reset between us and russia'.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Putin: Where is the reset between us and russia' Agence France-Presse Moscow Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said yesterday he wanted to believe in the much-vaunted "reset" in ties between Moscow and...

PM defers to courts in Bout row.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. PM defers to courts in Bout row Kesinee Taengkhio, Jeerapong Prasertpholkrang, Marisa Chimprabha The Nation In response to a written request by accused arms dealer Viktor Bout that the prime minister make an...

Montenegro to act if Interpol does.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Montenegro to act if Interpol does Montenegro has informed Thailand that it will take legal action against convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra if Interpol puts Thaksin on its wanted list, Thai Foreign...

Emmys go 'Mad' and 'Modern.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Emmys go 'Mad' and 'Modern' 1960s-set 'Men' pick up third consecutive drama trophy while new 'Family' takes comedy prize LYNN ELBER Associated Press Los Angeles A merican life past and present proved a...

Thinking global, dressing local.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thinking global, dressing local The 12 labels of the Bangkok Fashion Society are ready for winter Kupluthai Pungkanon The Nation Bangkok Fashion Society, a collective of 12 Thai designers, recently offered a...

Today's Birthday: You have the potential to do great things. Your past passions should be resurrected. Now is the perfect time to test your skills and show everyone what you are capable of.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: You have the potential to do great things. Your past passions should be resurrected. Now is the perfect time to test your skills and show everyone what you are capable of. ARIES HHHH March 21-April 19...

A's take series at Texas, cut AL West gap.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A's take series at Texas, cut AL West gap Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Pitcher Gio Gonzalez won his third consecutive start as the Oakland Athletics cut their American League West deficit to 7 1/2 games with...

punishing Petchmonkong kick floors chinese fighter.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. punishing Petchmonkong kick floors chinese fighter Preechachan Wiriyanupappong The Nation Isuzu Cup champion Petchmonkong Petchfocus knocked out China's Zhou Hongzhang in the opening round of the lucrative Thai...

Mistaken for a farmer, ex-coach Okada says he will never be one.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Mistaken for a farmer, ex-coach Okada says he will never be one Japan's outgoing coach Takeshi Okada, who guided the Blue Samurais to the knockout stage at this summer's World Cup, says he has been declining unlikely...

Ratthapark's poor luck continues with crash.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Ratthapark's poor luck continues with crash The Nation Ratthapark "Feem" Wilairot's misfortune in the Moto GP's Moto2 division continued at the Indianapolis Grand Prix where he ended up without a point for the fourth...

Pedrosa wins Indy MotoGP,.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Pedrosa wins Indy MotoGP, Lorenzo comes home third Agence France-Presse Indianapolis, Indiana Dani Pedrosa seized the lead on the seventh lap and then fended off a fierce challenge to post his third MotoGP win...

Big brother is watching you.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. According to Reporters without Borders the Thai goverment has already closed 50,000 Internet sites, and according to other sources even more. For what reason is the Thai government so scared' It is unconstitutional to...

Thai children are still being denied decent education.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. As other countries progress, our teachers remain disillusioned and our students lag behind their peers US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has been touring several American states to raise public awareness about the...

New SCB homeloan scheme aims to boost borrowers' liquidity.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Siam Commercial Bank has launched a special mortgage campaign for buyers of new homes aimed at addressing their liquidity shortage in the first year. Borrowers can pay monthly instalments of as a little as Bt1,000 in...

First phase of major Novotel Siam Square renovation targets business guests.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square has begun the biggest renovation in its 21year history, the first phase of which involves the creation of "Premier Floor" rooms to attract more business trippers. The hotel will spend...

Public spending brightens future for event market.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Organisers are upbeat about the domestic event market next year, spurred by liberal state spending. "We believe we can see a 1015percent rise in the event market next year," Wanthanabhadee Jitanukroh, managing director...

Mitr Phol presses on with bioplastics development, eyes Bt10 bn investment.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Mitr Phol Sugar Group, Thailand's largest sugar exporter, is likely to invest more than Bt10 billion in the bioplastics industry in the next one to two years, as it is seen as a promising extension to its core business. ...

Thai farmers warned to get ready for tough competition under AEC.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Despite enjoying a high trade surplus, Thai farmers and enterprises urgently need to boost their competency and business plans to prepare for rising nontariff barriers under the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC). ...

Govt seeks partner for sweet-sorghum ethanol venture.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Ministry of Energy's Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency will seek private partnership to invest in the establishment of a prototype plant to produce ethanol from sweet sorghum. The...

'Golden minutes' can save stroke victims from paralysis.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Paralysis can be preventable if a stroke victim responds in time to the "270 golden minutes" campaign of Khon Kaen University's Srinakarin Hospital, a doctor said yesterday. Instead of letting the person sleep symptoms...

Cabinet to consider sex harassment regulations for civil servants.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) will propose draft legislation to the Cabinet today to try to prevent sexual harassment at state offices. Offences under the new regulations that could cause civil...

Govt easing rules on purchase of heart devices.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Public Health Ministry yesterday ordered four leading medical organisations to submit bids in the controversial purchase programme for stents - artificial tubes used to keep coronary arteries open for heart-attack...

Near-tragedy leads Northern school to seek money for bridge.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A school director is trying to drum up funds for the construction of a bridge across the Ngao River after strong currents nearly swept one of his students away. "Fortunately, his friends saved him in time," Siam...

Thousands of educational research papers 'of little use'.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Although more than 100,000 papers have been churned out by more than 76,000 researchers from 1988-2009, not many findings have practical use. "Many universities still teach only research methodology, which makes...

NRC takes aim at unfair land ownership, acquisition.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Land reform and questions over natural resources will be the first issues examined by the National Reform Committee headed by former prime minister Anand Panyarachun. He said those problems had resulted in disputes...

Eyebrows raised over Blue Line Deal.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Ch Karnchang has voiced no opposition to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority's move to award the first construction contract for the Blue Line electric-train project to Italian-Thai Development, according to a source at the...

Nation Group mulls delay subsidiary listing.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Nation Multimedia Group (NMG) is still considering listing its subsidiary, Nation International Edutainment (NINE), on the Market for Alternative Investment this year, according to NMG chairman Thanachai Santichaikul....

Golden Donuts sees coffee potential.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Golden Donuts (Thailand) expects the launch of Dunkin' Coffee shops to more than double its coffee business and boost sales of its donuts and coffee by 20 per cent this year. "We believe our coffee sales will increase...

SSI expects upturn in profits after TCP acquisition.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) expects its net profits to rise once its purchase of the Teesside Cast Products (TCP) steel blast furnace in northern England comes through at the end of the year. President Win...

PM defers to courts in Bout row.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. In response to a written request by arms dealer Viktor Bout that the prime minister make an executive decision not to extradite him to the US, Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday he preferred the judicial process be completed...

Big three set to do battle in 3G auction.
August 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 3G wireless broadband service in Thailand looks set to be dominated by incumbent telecom operators, which already have a firm foothold in the market. Subsidiaries of Advanced Info Service (AIS), Total Access...

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SET may touch 1,000 points.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. SET may touch 1,000 points Local brokerages are ready to adjust their views on the SET Index after GDP in the second quarter showed remarkable improvement. The SET Index is expected to climb to 1,000 points in 12...

420 wds onlygovt may opt for foreign paddy rice to boost exports.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 420 wds onlygovt may opt for foreign paddy rice to boost exports Petchanet Pratruangkrai The Nation The government is considering opening the local market to paddy rice from neighbouring countries under the Asean...

3G auction.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 3G auction ntc MAY change rules at any time Commission will take steps if bid collusion seen Telecom Reporters The Nation The national telecom regulator is ready to make surprise changes to its rules and...

RS banks on 3G to maintain profits Sucheera Pinijparakarn.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. RS banks on 3G to maintain profits Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation Entertainment and sports content provider RS has set its sights on sustainable earnings growth of not less than Bt300 million in the next three...

Politics at work in pick for MRTA's top post.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Politics at work in pick for MRTA's top post There are clear signs of political interference in the selection of the new governor for the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) now that the Bhum Jai Thai party...

cen leaves 'speculated stocks' behind in new questSiriporn Chanjindamanee.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. cen leaves 'speculated stocks' behind in new questSiriporn Chanjindamanee The Nation Capital Engineering Network (CEN) wants to clean up its image of a speculated stock and become a company with good fundamentals by...

financial results.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. financial results high margins despite expiry of incentives Survey of 25 property firms revealed that 23 had recorded higher returns Somluck Srimalee The Nation Although tax incentives for property firms...

Chen crushes.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chen crushes Hidayat in the World final Associated Press Paris Chen Jin of China beat Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia 21-13 21-15 in the final of the badminton world championships yesterday. The fourth-seeded...

Nadal not obsessed with.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Nadal not obsessed with taking US Open title Agence France-Presse New York Rafael Nadal dearly wants to win the US Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, but the Spanish world No 1 is not obsessed about...

asian conglomerate.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. asian conglomerate Sime Darby to split group into six flagship entities Move is aimed at countering losses by giving better oversight The Star Kuala Lumpur Sime Darby plans to revamp the group's sprawling...

North Korean leader extends China visit.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. North Korean leader extends China visit Agence France-Presse Seoul North Korean leader Kim Jong-il appears headed for a third destination in China rather than returning home from a surprise trip believed linked to...

Chile will start Drilling a rescue shaft today to reach 33 trapped miners.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chile will start Drilling a rescue shaft today to reach 33 trapped miners Agence France-Presse Copiapo, Chile Chilean rescuers will begin today the months-long task of drilling a shaft to rescue 33 miners trapped...

indonesia.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. indonesia Thousands are evacuated as volcano erupts in sumatra After lying dormant for 400 years, Sinabung spreads panic Agencies Jakarta A volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted yesterday for...

Burma POLL will only entrench THOSE IN POWER.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Burma POLL will only entrench THOSE IN POWER As junta rejects foreign involvement, Asean must declare where it stands As the Burmese election approaches, the military junta increasingly tightens the screws to ensure...

education chiefs 'need to plan for less students.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. education chiefs 'need to plan for less students' More vocational training, skills likely to be needed by Thais 'outside learning system' Chularat Saengpassa The Nation Thailand's education system will undergo...

Local team wins Thammasat Challenge.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Local team wins Thammasat Challenge Supanee na songkhla The Nation A Thammasat undergraduate team emerged on top for the fourth time in this year's Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge. Hosted by...

NPP fails to win a single seat.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NPP fails to win a single seat Party blames low voter turnout for Bangkok poll, won by city Democrats The Nation The New Politics Party failed to win a single seat, while the Democrats beat Pheu Thai Party easily...

symbolic sunday protests keep the fire burning for bangkok's red shirts.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. symbolic sunday protests keep the fire burning for bangkok's red shirts Sombat Boonngam-anong, head of the Red Sunday Group, has been leading dozens of followers in symbolic protests against the government's deadly...

Today's Birthday: Stop resisting what is clearly meant to be. Communication will help you clear up unresolved issues that have been holding you back.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: Stop resisting what is clearly meant to be. Communication will help you clear up unresolved issues that have been holding you back. ARIES HHH March 21-April 19 Make how you earn your living the...

Wen urges new phase.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wen urges new phase in trade with Japan Agence France-Presse Beijing China and Japan should face the global financial crisis together and create a new era in trade between the world's second and third largest...

3PAR says HP bid 'superior' to Dell's.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 3PAR says HP bid 'superior' to Dell's Data storage firm 3PAR said a newly raised acquisition offer by computer-maker Hewlett-Packard was "superior" to that made by Dell, amid a bidding war between the PC giants. ...

United-Continental merger gets US okay.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. United-Continental merger gets US okay Agence France-Presse Washington The United States has cleared the way for a merger between US carriers United and Continental that will create the world's biggest airline,...

Springboks must improve, warns skipper Smit after victory.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Springboks must improve, warns skipper Smit after victory Agence France-Presse Pretoria Skipper John Smit says reigning world rugby union champions South Africa must improve if they want to retain the title next...

Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win tune-up event.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wozniacki, Stakhovsky win tune-up event Associated Press New Haven, Connecticut US Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki won her third consecutive Pilot Pen tennis title on Saturday, beating Russian Nadia Petrova 6-3...

Wie, Shin eye honours at Canadian women's.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wie, Shin eye honours at Canadian women's Associated Press Winnipeg, Manitoba Overnight leader Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 to share the lead with South Korea's Shin Jiyai after Saturday's third round of the...

Laird seizes.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Laird seizes control at The Barclays Scot surprised to find himself on top of board Agence France-Presse Paramus, New Jersey Scotland's Martin Laird ran off four birdies early in his third round and...

TAMPA BAY Rays edge BOSTON Red Sox after Johnson's homer in 10th.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. TAMPA BAY Rays edge BOSTON Red Sox after Johnson's homer in 10th Associated Press St Petersburg, Florida Dan Johnson stunned Boston again, hitting a lead-off homer in the 10th inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a...

Baseball.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE Yesterday's results: Toronto 5, Detroit 4; Minnesota 1, Seattle 0; Cleveland 4, Kansas City 3, 10 innings; NY Yankees 12, Chicago White Sox 9; Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2, 10 innings; Oakland 5,...

Hanson seals.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Hanson seals Ryder spot Agence France-Presse Gleneagles Sweden's Peter Hanson booked his place in Europe's Ryder Cup team after reaching his qualification target at the Johnnie Walker Championship at...

Wayne Rooney is back to his best, Ferguson proclaims.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wayne Rooney is back to his best, Ferguson proclaims Agence France-Presse Manchester, England Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is back to his clinical best after the Manchester United striker ended the worst...

thigh injury could kill Robben's season: Bayern boss.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. thigh injury could kill Robben's season: Bayern boss Agence France-Presse Berlin Dutch winger Arjen Robben could be out for the rest of the year as he struggles to recover from a thigh injury he picked up at the...

Two missing in Uttaradit flash flood.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Two people have gone missing in Uttaradit's Fak Tha district due to flashflood, which is also hitting other northern provinces following days of heavy rains. The two were last seen entering a corn field in the evening...

Education chiefs 'need to plan ahead.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Deck vocational training and skills needed for people outside formal education system. Thailand's education system will undergo a big change in coming decades, when the number of students is expected to drop...

Local team wins Thammasat contest.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thammasat undergraduate students scored the 1st prize for the fourth time under Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge, of which result of the 2010 version was unveiled on Saturday. Hosted by Thammasat University...

Child among 3 shot dead in Sout.
August 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Insurgents yesterday shot dead three people, including a young child in the deep South, in three separate incidents. The killing of two-year-old Mahama-assifi Sama-ae in an ambush in Narathiwat's Ra Ngae district was...