The Nation (Thailand) articles from November 2010

The Nation (Thailand) archives from November 2010

Cigana lights.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Cigana lights up the Laguna Phuket event Agencies Phuket Italian Massimo Cigana bounced back from an injury-hit season with a runaway victory on a humid and drizzling Laguna Phuket Triathlon course, notching...

Spurs rally to swat away.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Spurs rally to swat away Hornets Deutsche Presse-Agentur Los Angeles San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich made the right moves at the right time to turn around the outcome for his surging Spurs. Argentine ace...

Byfuglien.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Byfuglien Lifts Atlanta Associated Press Atlanta Defenceman Dustin Byfuglien had a goal and three assists, and Ondrej Pavelec made 40 saves to help the Atlanta Thrashers win their fifth straight game, 4-1 over...

American Football.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. American Football NFL Yesterday's results: Houston 20 Tennessee 0; Cleveland 24 Carolina 23; NY Giants 24 Jacksonville 20; Atlanta 20 Green Bay 17; Pittsburgh 19 Buffalo 16 OT; Minnesota 17 Washington 13; Miami 33...

Agence France-Presse.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Brisbane, Australia England's comeback to draw the Gabba Ashes opener has given the team the belief it can go and win the series with Australia, skipper Andrew Strauss said yesterday. "There...

Agence France-Presse.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Madrid Spanish international forward Roberto Soldado made it four goals in five days as Valencia defeated Almeria 2-1 at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday to close to within a point of fourth-placed...

Associated Press.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Associated Press New York Juan Manuel Marquez didn't waste any time after defending his lightweight title before setting his sights on Round 3 with Manny Pacquiao. Marquez stopped Michael Katsidis in the ninth...

When Lao King Xetthathirat decided 450 years ago to move the capital city of the Lan Xang kingdom from Xiang Thong, which was later renamed as Luang Prabang, to Vientiane, it was a momentous decision that changed the strategic balance of the region. It al.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. When Lao King Xetthathirat decided 450 years ago to move the capital city of the Lan Xang kingdom from Xiang Thong, which was later renamed as Luang Prabang, to Vientiane, it was a momentous decision that changed the...

Teenagers to undergo IQ tests next month.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Teenagers to undergo IQ tests next month The Department of Mental Health will conduct a major study to measure the intelligence quotient of nearly 100,000 primary and secondary students across the country after finding...

We feel like.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. We feel like underdogs, says Anson The chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid said yesterday that they felt like underdogs, admitting that their chances would have been stronger without British media...

Police sting ends in melee with drug gang.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Police sting ends in melee with drug gang Suparat Iamtan, Ekkapong Praditpong The Nation Police officers who arrested a drug dealer in a sting operation in Bangkok's Soi Inthamara 14 found themselves surrounded...

Tulsathit Taptim.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Tulsathit Taptim The Nation The outcome had to please some and upset others. That much we could easily predict. It was the manner in which the Democrats got off the hook in the party dissolution case that surprised...

No witnesses to be called in Jatuporn bail case.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. No witnesses to be called in Jatuporn bail case The Nation Public prosecutors have no plans to summon witnesses to testify on whether the bail for red-shirt leader and Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan should be...

dissolution case.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. dissolution case Corporate Thailand heaves sighs of relief over verdict as set index rises Fear of violence stays among some businesses Business Reporters The Nation The Constitution Court's acquittal of the...

Creativity must be high on national agenda, seminar told.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Creativity must be high on national agenda, seminar told Besides trading goods and services, every country must focus on promoting the creativity sector as it becomes one of economic growth engines amid high concern...

4-5% growth for adequate welfare: tdri.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 4-5% growth for adequate welfare: tdri Wichit Chaitrong The Nation To offer adequate social welfare for all, the government has to expand the economy by 4-5 per cent annually in the long run, Somchai Jitsuchon,...

No more moves on Baht:BOT.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. No more moves on Baht:BOT Nalin Viboonchat The Nation The Bank of Thailand is unlikely to introduce additional measures to stem the baht's rise given that the situation is not a crisis, BOT Governor Prasarn...

KBank partners Japanese banks in aiding firms' Thai establishment.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. KBank partners Japanese banks in aiding firms' Thai establishment Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation Kasikornbank has teamed up with 15 Japanese banks to provide financial solutions and consultancy to Japanese...

Bidding on Green Line section planned for February.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Bidding on Green Line section planned for February The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is expected to launch price bidding for the Green Line on the Bearing-Samutprakarn section in February, says Transport Ministry...

Egat gets nod for Bt70 bn programme to build power plantsaverting a crisis.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Egat gets nod for Bt70 bn programme to build power plantsaverting a crisis Nod for Egat's Bt70-bn investment plan National reserve to reach 20% of overall power in 2015 Watcharapong Thongrung The Nation The...

Draft TOR returned.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Draft TOR returned to TOT, 3g bid papers likely this week Usanee Mongkolporn The Nation The Office of the Attorney-General has examined the draft terms of reference (TOR) of TOT's nationwide third-generation...

RMF, LTF drive mutual fund industry.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. RMF, LTF drive mutual fund industry Seetalavajit Sabayjai The Nation The Thai mutual-fund industry expanded an average of 24 per cent in each of the past five years, backed by increasing new flows of retirement...

BTSC awards maintenance pact for new Skytrain route.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. BTSC awards maintenance pact for new Skytrain route Somluck Srimalee The Nation The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) signed an agreement with Krungthep Thanakom to operate and maintain the 5.25-kilometre route...

CCT swings open Bt2.5-billion Westin resort and spa in Phuket.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. CCT swings open Bt2.5-billion Westin resort and spa in Phuket Suchat Sritama The Nation Phuket Hospitality firm CCT Group has joined with Chinese investors to build a Bt2.5-billion hotel in Phuket. The...

pulse trend.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. pulse trend digital media to lead consumers to a better life McCann Worldgroup looks at the year ahead Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn The Nation Driven by digital technology and popular culture as expressed in the...

Esprit flagship fashion outlet launched in Bangkok.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Esprit flagship fashion outlet launched in Bangkok Minor Corporation, the local distributor of well-known fashion brands, has launched an Esprit flagship store in Siam Center to boost its business growth. "Thai...

Use of English stirs fear of job loss for Japanese.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Use of English stirs fear of job loss for Japanese Agence France-Presse Tokyo In the cafeteria at the headquarters of Japan's top online retailer Rakuten, employees with furrowed brows can often be seen trying to...

controversial atomic programme.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. controversial atomic programme bomb kills iran's top nuclear scientist Tehran accuses the CIA, Mossad of being responsible for two attacks Agence France-Presse Tehran Twin blasts in Iran's capital yesterday...

pm: No punishments over Cambodian stampede.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. pm: No punishments over Cambodian stampede Agence France-Presse Phnom Penh Cambodia's premier said yesterday that nobody will be brought to justice over a festival stampede last week that left more than 350 people...

All parties need to be.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 'All parties need to be dissolved' The Nation Praphas Ngok-soong-nern, head of the People's Councils in Four Regions, said all political parties deserved to be dissolved as they could no longer be dependable. "It...

more rough water ahead for abhisitPrime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva appears invincible, but the burning question is whether he can repair the political divide by the next election.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. more rough water ahead for abhisitPrime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva appears invincible, but the burning question is whether he can repair the political divide by the next election. Next month the red and yellow shirts...

Red shirts disappointed.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Red shirts disappointed Verdict mocked as 'hilarious' by some rivals, who had expected nothing less Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Red shirts reacted with anticipated disappointment, incredulity and anger...

Chuan stands tall when party needs him.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chuan stands tall when party needs him Delivers powerful closing statement to court about conspiracy against party Kornchanok Raksaseri The Nation It had been quite a while since the nation last heard Chuan...

Verdict may spur criticism of court.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 'Verdict may spur criticism of court' The technical reasons cited by the Constitution Court for not dissolving the Democrat Party were not favourable for the court itself and would invite more attacks from those...

just specs, No screws attached.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. just specs, No screws attached Fashion hinges on Ic! Berlin's new line of eyeglasses by designer Ralph Anderl Kupluthai Pungkanon The Nation They turned the unconventional into the conventional and soon Ic!...

Suthikiati Chirathivat, chairman of the executive board of Centara Hotels and Resorts, is pictured in Chinese traditional dress to celebrate the opening of the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. The 262-room hotel on Karon Beach features Sino-Portuguese a.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Suthikiati Chirathivat, chairman of the executive board of Centara Hotels and Resorts, is pictured in Chinese traditional dress to celebrate the opening of the Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket. The 262-room hotel on Karon...

Today's birthday: Concentrate on career and status. The more you engage in activities that you believe in, the higher your profile will become and the better your chance of moving into a leadership position.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: Concentrate on career and status. The more you engage in activities that you believe in, the higher your profile will become and the better your chance of moving into a leadership position. ARIES HHH...

Failed strategies hinder regional security forces.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. What do the multinational forces in Afghanistan and the Thai military in the Malay-speaking South have in common' Answer: Both have problems identifying their enemies. And in many respects, both have been duped into...

An uncertain future, may force Japan to make urgent changes.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Yokohama and the recent Asia Pacific Economic Community (Apec) Summit bring to mind both Japan's history and its future. When the United States and Commodore Perry first forced Japan in the 1850s to open up to...

RMF, LTF drive mutual fund industry.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Thai mutualfund industry expanded an average of 24 per cent in each of the past five years, backed by increasing new flows of retirement mutual funds (RMFs) and longterm equity funds (LTFs), according to Capital Market...

Unstoppable.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Unstoppable Director Tony Scott again collaborates with actor Denzel Washington for this fact-based thriller about a runaway freight train barrelling toward a city. A veteran engineer (Washington) and a rookie conductor...

Egat gets nod for Bt70bn programme to build power plants.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand will spend Bt70 billion on the construction of new power plants to boost the country's energy reserves and head off a looming power crisis in 2014. A meeting of National...

Toshiba announces TV strategy for Asean.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Toshiba Corporation yesterday announced its first TV business strategies in the Asean market, where the audiovideo (AV) market is rapidly growing, with expectation of sales growth no lower than 10 per cent next year. ...

BTSC maintenance pact for new Skytrain route.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) signed an agreement with Krungthep Thanakom to operate and maintain the 5.25kilometre route from Sukhumvit 85 to Sukhumvit 107 (On NutBearing) yesterday. The Bangkok Metropolitan...

Draft TOR returned to TOT, bid papers for 3G expected this week.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Office of the AttorneyGeneral has examined the draft terms of reference (TOR) of TOT's nationwide thirdgeneration (3G) wireless broadband service and returned them to the state telecom agency, a TOT source said. If...

'Best deal' operator creates local stir.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 'Social-commerce' firm enjoys rapid growth A new company called Ensogo is creating a sensation among social-network users in Thailand. It is the first venture to blend the marketing strength of online social networks...

Creativity must be high on national agenda, seminar told.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Besides trading goods and services, every country must focus on promoting the creativity sector as it becomes one of economic growth engines amid high concern over the United States' financial health as well as an economic...

Phatthalung rubber tappers hit hard by floods.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Many parts of Phatthalung have been hit by floods - some for the fourth time - as the wet season continued to bring heavy rain to the South. Rubber tappers have complained about losing income for one month now. After...

Police sting ends in gunfight with gang.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Police officers, who arrested a drug dealer in a sting operation in Bangkok's Soi Inthamara 14, found themselves surrounded by a crowd who allegedly threw stones at the police car in an attempt to free him, a senior police...

IQ tests to be conducted next month.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Department of Mental Health will conduct a major study to measure the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of nearly 100,000 primary and secondary students across the country after finding the IQ of Thai teenagers was at a...

Skytrain's Soi Baring extension to run in August.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday signed a contract to have Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) operate the 5.25km-long Skytrain extension from On Nut to Soi Baring in exchange for Bt647.1 million per...

Samsung wants bigger mobile-market share.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Korean electronics giant Samsung plans to extend its leadership of Thailand's mobile-phone market next year by focusing on smart phones using the Android, Bada and Windows platforms. Samsung is aiming for a 32-per-cent...

Police bust drug haul from Laos.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Police yesterday nabbed four men for allegedly transporting 160 kilograms of marijuana worth Bt3.2 million from Laos, in order to sell some at attractions and forward the rest to European countries. ...

Technology means faster traffic tickets.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Police will officially implement the "e-ticket" system in the Metropolitan Police Area 5 and Pathum Thani from December 7 onwards. Linked to the Police and Land Transport Department databases, the new system would take...

Sighs of relief over court verdict as SET index rises.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Constitution Court's acquittal of the Democrat Party in the dissolution case yesterday gave the private sector a brief respite from political uncertainty. However, some business leaders expressed concerns about...

4-5% growth for adequate welfare: TDRI.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. To offer adequate social welfare for all, the government has to expand the economy by 4-5 per cent annually in the long run, Somchai Jitsuchon, research director at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), said...

Centara to expand Asian hotel portfolio via JV.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Centara Hotels and Resorts, one of the country's largest hotel groups, plans to form a joint venture with one of the biggest European tour and airline operators in a strategic move to expand the group's mid-range hotels in...

Media exposing youth to 'black' content survey.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Children get access to pornography at very young age, poll reveals Two-thirds of the Thai media are considered "black" given that youth are exposed to their sex- and violence-oriented content, a seminar on youth...

Democrats relieved at technical 'victory'.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Democrats celebrated a victory yesterday after being acquitted on a "legal technicality" in a fund misuse charge filed by the Election Commission in the Constitution Court. The verdict was a surprise in that no legal...

a big challenge for Laos' leaders in a new century.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Vientiane has celebrated 450 years as the nation's capital amid hopes for development and economic success When Lao King Xetthathirat decided 450 years ago to move the capital city of the Lan Xang kingdom from Xiang...

Obama's efforts to secure peace in the Middle East lie in tatters.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. As Americans ponder the long-term fate of their nation, and President Obama the midterm election results, it is timely to reconsider the direction of the American enterprise. Why' The cataclysmic disaster that is Iraq and...

seminar.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. seminar Media exposing youth to 'black' content: survey Children get access to pornography at very young age, poll reveals The Nation Two-thirds of the Thai media are considered "black" given that youth are...

Kbank partners Japanese banks in aiding firms' Thai establishment.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Kasikornbank has teamed up with 15 Japanese banks to provide financial solutions and consultancy to Japanese firms in Thailand. KBank's aim is to increase the proportion of its active Japanese clients in this segment,...

Digital media to lead consumers to a better life.
November 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Driven by digital technology and popular culture as expressed in the media, consumers now tend to take a deeper look than in the past at the way they live and eat and the products they use, according to McCann Worldgroup's...

A file photo shows a small-scale plant in China. Thailand has been working hard to find a location for giant players like Arcelor Mittal and JFE to set up steel mills amid strong resistance from local residents concerned about environmental impacts. The I.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A file photo shows a small-scale plant in China. Thailand has been working hard to find a location for giant players like Arcelor Mittal and JFE to set up steel mills amid strong resistance from local residents concerned...

TTR to promote overseas investment.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. TTR to promote overseas investment Achara Deboonme The Nation The Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) office is more than ready to facilitate the government's overseas investment drive, as it believes that many...

ad expendIture growth to be sustaIned In 2011: phatraThe Nation.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ad expendIture growth to be sustaIned In 2011: phatraThe Nation The growth momentum in advertising expenditure (ADEX) is likely to continue in 2011, while in the long term, free-to-air TV will face tougher competition...

condos near mass transIt see steady rIse In prIces.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. condos near mass transIt see steady rIse In prIces Almost 100-per-cent increase in some cases Somluck Srimalee The Nation Pattaya The prices of condominiums close to mass transit have risen significantly for...

Pathawin launches 'earths' herbal cosmetics brand.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Pathawin launches 'earths' herbal cosmetics brand Sucheera Pinijparakarn The Nation Pathawin, a local company that produces cosmetics under OEM (original equipment manufacturer) deals, is developing its own brand...

U-tapao gets nod for international airport by 2013.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. U-tapao gets nod for international airport by 2013 A budget of Bt1 billion has been earmarked for building a new terminal and getting the U-tapao Airport ready for international air traffic by 2013. A spokeswoman for...

Seven firms bid for 3G licence using TOT network.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Seven firms bid for 3G licence using TOT network Usanee Mongkolporn The Nation Seven firms have applied for licences to offer 3G services using TOT's network. The interest is huge despite the uncertainty of the...

Rents stabilise in world's leading retail destinations.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Rents stabilise in world's leading retail destinations The Nation Prime retail rents in the world's leading retail destinations have stabilised, with some markets now witnessing rental growth as the economic recovery...

four pattana to fall short of target after q2 turmoIl.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. four pattana to fall short of target after q2 turmoIl Somluck Srimalee The Nation Home-builder Four Pattana Group's financial result this year may miss its revenue-growth target of about 18 per cent after the...

bot takes timely action over Bubble worrIes.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. bot takes timely action over Bubble worrIes There have been broad discussions over the past few weeks about whether Thailand faces the risk of another property bubble, especially in the condominium sector. The Bank of...

polItIcs casts huge shadow over market thIs week Chaiyaporn Nompitakcharoen.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. polItIcs casts huge shadow over market thIs week Chaiyaporn Nompitakcharoen Head of research Bualuang Securities The Thai stock market remains under pressure from external risk factors and also from what is going...

Karlsson takes.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Karlsson takes Dubai crown in a play-off Underdog Swede wins after Poulter's final-hole penalty Associated Press Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sweden's Robert Karlsson won the Dubai World Championship...

Thailand's Udorn claims maiden Asian Tour victory.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thailand's Udorn claims maiden Asian Tour victory Agence France-Presse Khon Kaen, Thailand Thailand's Udorn Duangdecha sparked a superb final day charge to win his maiden Asian Tour title at the King's Cup...

Agence France-Presse.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Stoke Roberto Mancini insists his Manchester City stars will bounce back from their frustrating 1-1 draw against Stoke when they face SV Salzburg and Bolton. There was a strong whiff of...

Agence France-Presse.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Newcastle, England Chelsea missed a chance to regain top spot in the English Premier League as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United at St James' Park here yesterday. Salomon...

Glitch leaves Aussies cashless.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Glitch leaves Aussies cashless A freak computer glitch at Australia's biggest bank froze cash machines and left millions of people struggling to access their money on Saturday. National Australia Bank (NAB) said a...

Toyota still in crisis over recalls.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Toyota still in crisis over recalls Agence France-Presse Tokyo The world's top auto-maker Toyota remains in "crisis" mode a year after being hit by the first wave of more than 12 million recalls, a report said. ...

washington asks WikiLeaks to halt document release.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. washington asks WikiLeaks to halt document release Associated Press Washington The Obama administration has told whistleblower WikiLeaks that its expected imminent release of classified State Department cables...

More fuel rationing in Rangoon.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. More fuel rationing in Rangoon Fuel rationing has returned to Rangoon after a brief respite during the weeks leading up to the November 7 election, media reports said yesterday. Long queues for petrol at privately...

parliamentary panels law: better late than never.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. parliamentary panels law: better late than never Amid the charter circus, at least a good bill is squeezing its way through It's better be late than nothing. The House of Representatives last Wednesday passed a...