The Nation (Thailand) articles from September 2010

The Nation (Thailand) archives from September 2010

Agence France-Presse.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Taipei Thai legend Thaworn Wiratchant plans to celebrate his 300th appearance on the Asian Tour by winning a record 13th title at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters starting today. The 43-year-old...

Baseball.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE Yesterday's games: Detroit at Cleveland, ppd, rain; NY Yankees 6, Toronto 1; Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 0; Seattle 3, Texas 1; Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 4; Kansas City 10, Minnesota 1; LA...

Associated Press.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Associated Press Newport, Wales The European Ryder Cup team is hoping to get an inspirational boost from a phone call to Seve Ballesteros. Captain Colin Montgomerie says the entire team was able to speak with...

5 Thai products risk losing US prIvIleges.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 5 Thai products risk losing US prIvIleges The Nation Five Thai goods have high potential to have their import-duty privileges under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) cut in the United States if exports...

thai traditions stressed on smes.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. thai traditions stressed on smes Supanee Na Songkhla The Nation The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion yesterday urged operators to find their true identity and use traditional assets to boost...

TAT drops yearly growth forecast below 8 per cent.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. TAT drops yearly growth forecast below 8 per cent Negative factors drag on tourism Suchat Sritama The Nation The Tourism Authority of Thailand has downgraded its annual tourism growth forecast to less than 8...

ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION RE-ELECTS CHIEF.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION RE-ELECTS CHIEF The Nation Chaipranin Visudhipol, chairman of advertising agency TBWA\Thailand, was yesterday re-elected president of the Advertising Association of Thailand (AAT) for a second...

16272905.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 16272905 Thai-Indonesian ties enterprises seek trade, Investment opportunities Heading towards the AEC, both focus on tapping the full potential of Asean Petchanet Pratruangkrai The Nation Jakarta Thai...

Wyndham opens managed Ramada hotel in Bangkok.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wyndham opens managed Ramada hotel in Bangkok Wyndham Hotel Group yesterday opened Ramada Hotel the 37-storey Ramada Hotel Bangkok on Soi 23, close to the Asoke Skytrain station; and the seven-storey Ramada Plaza...

ThaiBev hoping to drive Chang sales with PGA Tour sponsorship.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ThaiBev hoping to drive Chang sales with PGA Tour sponsorship Thai Beverage has become a sponsor of the US PGA Tour as part of its plan to strengthen the Chang beer brand in the global market. The company is now an...

Chamnarn Maytapreechakul, chief marketing officer of The Mall Group, yesterday announces the group's Bt100-million marketing campaign aimed at young students.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chamnarn Maytapreechakul, chief marketing officer of The Mall Group, yesterday announces the group's Bt100-million marketing campaign aimed at young students. sales blitz The Mall Group budgets Bt500m for Q4...

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September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx electric cruzes for seoul GM demo project features sedan that can run for 160km on a single charge the nation General Motors has announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and...

The most attractive cars.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The most attractive cars the nation The E-Class Cabriolet is the most attractive open-top car, and the SLS AMG is the most beautiful super-sports car among all the new models that have appeared over the last twelve...

Chain maker plans a plant in India.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chain maker plans a plant in India Daido Sittipol, the maker of DID brand automobile and motorcycle chains, is aiming to increase its revenue by 15 per cent to Bt1.45 billion this year. The company, which is a...

Tata's new sales chief.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Tata's new sales chief the nation Tata Motors (Thailand) has appointed Abhichet Sitakalin as its vice president for sales and marketing, replacing Tan Delna Awari, who has been promoted to become product manager for...

Haiti still waiting for promised US financial aid.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Haiti still waiting for promised US financial aid Associated Press Port-Au-Prince Nearly nine months after the earthquake, more than a million Haitians still live on the streets between piles of rubble. One...

south china sea dispute.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. south china sea dispute US seeks to ease China's concerns Campbell calls for 'cool-headed diplomacy' and free navigation Associated Press Washington The United States sought to ease China's worries over a...

At what point does it become misleading'.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. At what point does it become misleading' Re: "What's the score, Somtow'" Opinion, September 28. If I were the judge of the controversy over Bundit Ungrangsee's new CD, I would simply direct the jury to look at the...

Believe it or not, national reconciliation has broken out, and if we aren't careful the reds and yellows may shock all of us by burying the hatchet and putting an end to their long-standing fight. We would then have to live with "peace", not knowing what.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Believe it or not, national reconciliation has broken out, and if we aren't careful the reds and yellows may shock all of us by burying the hatchet and putting an end to their long-standing fight. We would then have to...

China's dark side: On the Yellow River, corpses mean cash.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. China's dark side: On the Yellow River, corpses mean cash Tom Lasseter McClatchy-Tribune News Service Gansu Province, China From his perch on an overhang above the Yellow River, Wei Jinpeng pointed to a...

Online media being forced to become silent: Chiranuch.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Online media being forced to become silent: Chiranuch Chiranuch Premchaiporn, director of prachatai.com, an online newspaper, which is regarded by some as being pro-red and has been blocked since April, was arrested at...

intense SECURITY' blitz planned.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 'intense SECURITY' blitz planned Police chief vows to stay one step ahead of those behind string of blasts in Bangkok The Nation An intense 15-day security operation in Bangkok, beginning today, in response to the...

Freely reading at the Book Expo.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Freely reading at the Book Expo "Read Thai, Think Freely" is the theme of the 15th Book Expo Thailand from October 21 to 31 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. More than 500 publishers will have booths and...

Move over, Will and Grace.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Move over, Will and Grace A new study finds more gay characters on US network television shows FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has risen...

Today's Birthday: Put on your creative thinking cap and make some important decisions that can alter your future. Move in a direction better suited to your personality.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: Put on your creative thinking cap and make some important decisions that can alter your future. Move in a direction better suited to your personality. ARIES HH March 21-April 19 Expect to experience...

Yankees, Rays clinch play-off berths.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Yankees, Rays clinch play-off berths Boston Red Sox miss out after loss against Chicago Associated Press Toronto The New York Yankees clinched their 15th post-season berth in the past 16 years with a 6-1...

Loew eager to groom fresh crop of Germany stars.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Loew eager to groom fresh crop of Germany stars Agence France-Presse Berlin Coach Joachim Loew revealed yesterday plans to groom Germany's next crop of rising stars with a view to Euro 2012 and to bring Mainz's...

Prandelli backs Totti.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Prandelli backs Totti Italy coach Cesare Prandelli offered AS Roma veteran Francesco Totti an international carrot by admitting he is considering giving the 34-year-old a recall. And Prandelli also admitted he is...

FIA sets date for final track inspection.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. FIA sets date for final track inspection Agence France-Presse Seoul The world governing body for motor racing has set the date for a final inspection of the circuit for South Korea's first Formula One race next...

Mickelson plays down rivalry.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Mickelson plays down rivalry Associated Press Phil Mickelson came to the defence of Rory McIlroy on Wednesday, calling him one of the classiest players in golf and that his desire to play Tiger Woods is the goal of...

ThaiBev hoping to drive Chang with PGA Tour sponsorship.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thai Beverage has become a sponsor of the US PGA Tour as part of its plan to strengthen the Chang beer brand in the global market. The company is now an official beverage partner of the golf tour, in a move akin to its...

TAT drops yearly tourism growth forecast below 8%.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has downgraded its annual tourism growth forecast to less than 8 per cent in a fiveyear plan in light of the domestic political situation and global factors. "Although the number of...

Thai, Indonesian enterprises see bilateral trade, investment opportunities.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thai and Indonesian enterprises are showing interest in strengthening trade and investment cooperation, thanks to significant growth in both markets and their moves towards a single market under the Asean Economic...

Keeping 3G in the family.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. What a turn of events. The government is giving 3G to two members of its family. That story has a familiar ring. It is sweet revenge for the losses of revenue suffered by TOT and CAT in the cause of bumping up Shin Corp...

Prove it, then take responsibility.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Re: "Activists blast RS boss, urge actress to file suit", September 29. Regarding public comments made by the boss of RS Promotion about the Film-Annie paternity issue, I actually thought his initial comments about the...

At what point does it become misleading'.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Re: "What's the score, Somtow'" Opinion, September 28. If I were the judge of the controversy over Bundit Ungrangsee's new CD, I would simply direct the jury to look at the cover of the controversial disc and decide...

Basic security means banking on a life insurance policy.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Your life insurance is basic to the security of your family. The day you fall, all you have could also fall. Creditors come first, your family comes second - but not if you build a personal programme that provides basic...

Wyndham opens managed Ramada hotel in Bangkok.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Wyndham Hotel Group yes'terday opened Ramada Hotel & Suites in Bangkok, its first man'aged Ramada hotel in the Asia-Pacific region. "Bangkok continues to be an important and growing market that offers great...

Advertising Association Re-elects chief.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chaipranin Visudhipol, chairman of advertising agency TBWA\Thailand, was yesterday re-elected president of the Advertising Association of Thailand (AAT) for a second time. Chaipranin was first elected to the post in...

KBank targets Smes with cheaper forward exchange contract.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Kasikornbank is developing a credit package specifically for SME customers, offering a cheaper forward exchange contract to protect them against currency fluctuations. KBank executive vice president Pakorn Partanapat...

Positive and active ageing: Asia and the Pacific to lead the way.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Reports in the Asia-Pacific region have begun to emerge of very old persons who died in their homes without anyone realising for a long while. Facing old age in penury. Dying all alone. These are fears that may be more...

Public resistance could disrupt 20-year power plan, seminar told.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Implementation of the Power Development Plan for the period 2010-2030 (PDP 2010) could face stumbling blocks due to shortfalls in the way it was drawn up, a health expert said yesterday. Speaking at the Economic...

Exploit Thai tradition, SMEs told.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion yesterday urged operators to find their true identity and use traditional assets to boost Thailand's business opportunities. "Most of our valuable assets are outside...

5 Thai products risk losing US privileges.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Five Thai goods have high potential to have their import-duty privileges under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) cut in the United States if exports exceed restrictions both in value and market share. The...

Govt to use capital inflow to raise funds via bonds.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Public Debt Management Office is taking advantage of the capital flowing into the bond market with a plan to raise funds through long-term bonds with maturities of between five and 30 years, director-general Chakkrit...

The saga 'hurting the baby'.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. As actor Rattapoom "Film" Tohkongsub's controversial romance with an actress threatens to spiral out of control, human-rights advocates yesterday urged all parties to stop expressing opinions about the case. The case,...

Death penalty for two yaba dealers.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday sentenced two Thai men to death and sentenced the younger brother of one to life for dealing 296,000 yaba tablets worth Bt29.6 million. Defendants Peerapat Kanthana, 30, and...

Satun national park not cancelled, says department.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department chief yesterday insisted its sub-panel's meeting on October 6 will not propose the cancellation 4,734-rai Petra National Park in Satun to make way for the Pak...

Severe droughts,floods predicted for north.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP) yesterday warned of the natural disaster risks that global warming posed for Thailand. Especially threatened are the five North-eastern provinces- from severe...

British ambassador to leave.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. British Ambassador Quinton Quayle will leave Thailand at the beginning of November after serving more than three years as chief of mission. In a statement yesterday, the British Embassy said an announcement on his...

National IDs to access free medical services under NHSO.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. From next month, 48 million subscribers to the National Health Security Office (NHSO) will be able to use their national ID cards instead of the "gold" membership card to get medical treatment across the country, the...

Cases of rare tortoises found in airport crackdown.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thailand 's Wildlife Crime Task Force continued its crackdown on exotic animal smugglers by nabbing a Pakistani man alleged to have brought over 1,000 rare tortoises into Bangkok from Bangladesh on Tuesday. Customs and...

Police plan security operation in Bangkok.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. An intense 15-day security operation in Bangkok, beginning today, in response to the frequent bomb-related incidents should be effective enough to prevent further violence, police chief Pol General Wichean Potephosree said...

Vietnam may base health insurance upgrade on Thai model.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Vietnam is looking at developing its health-insurance system based on Thailand's successful model. "Vietnam is going to send officials to Thailand to study how the health-insurance systems are working here," said...

Chang clinic offers boost to young talents.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thai Beverage is offering local golfers a closeup view of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic in Malaysia, the first ever PGA tournament to be staged in Southeast Asia, from October 28 to 31. The makers of Chang beer are...

Cash-strapped hospitals to seek larger subsidies.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Duangkamon Sajirawattanakul, Puangchumpoo Prasert The Nation Many government hospitals are having serious financial or cash-flow problems and are expected to ask for large extra subsidies at a meeting next month,...

Thai industrailists must focus on environment.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thai industrialists, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, must balance their manufacturing operations and environmental issues in order to boost trust among local communities and achieve sustainable growth and...

Strong opposition to including tobacco, alcohol in FTA talks.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Public and civil networks have voiced opposition to including liquor and cigarettes in free-trade negotiations. A group of networks proposed recently to the Commerce Ministry to withdraw the two products from any talks...

Think twice before doing damage that will be irreversible.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. With wildlife habitat and cultural heritage at stake, dam projects on the lower Mekong River must be debated in public forums The mighty Mekong River, as the world knows it, may never be the same again if the Lao...

Thanks to Newin, a reconciliation - albeit by default.
September 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Believe it or not, national reconciliation has broken out, and if we aren't careful the reds and yellows may shock all of us by burying the hatchet and putting an end to their long-standing fight. We would then have to...

Associated Press.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Associated Press Independence, Ohio Having lost LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers now are learning to live without him. For the first time in eight seasons, James was not at media day yesterday as the Cavs...

Associated Press.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Associated Press Alameda, California George Blanda, the seemingly ageless Hall of Fame quarterback and kicker whose 26-year NFL career was best remembered for a remarkable run of late-game theatrics with the Oakland...

American Football.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. American Football NFL Yesterday's game: Chicago 20 Green Bay 17 Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE Yesterday's games: Cleveland 6, Detroit 3; Toronto 7, NY Yankees 5; Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 0; Seattle 7, Texas 5;...

Agence France-Presse.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Racing team principal Tony Fernandes yesterday launched legal proceedings in a British court against Malaysian carmaker Proton over the rights to use the iconic Lotus brand name. ...

Nadal puts down roots in Thailand.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Nadal puts down roots in Thailand US Open champion Rafael Nadal praised PTT's One Million Trees for the King project as something unbelievable as he took part in a tree-planting ceremony at Kasetsart University...

Fergie target.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Fergie target not available Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea, reportedly a target of Manchester United, said he intends to stay at the Spanish club until 2013. "What is important is that I have a contract here...

tot handed 3g bonanza.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. tot handed 3g bonanza Cabinet approves nationwide roll-out of network as private operators rue their chances Usanee Mongkolporn, Sirivish Toomgum The Nation The government yesterday quickly approved a...

coal mining.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. coal mining Banpu expects slight boost in 2010 revenue Centennial takeover close to completion Nalin Viboonchart The Nation Banpu, Thailand's largest coal-mining company, expects its revenue to grow...

Indian firm wins gpo supply.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Indian firm wins gpo supply deal for anti-cancer drug The Nation Indian pharmaceutical firm Venus Remedies has signed a contract with Thailand for providing the anti-cancer drug docetaxel, the Press Trust of India...

19 foreign firms get the nod.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 19 foreign firms get the nod In a bid to promote more foreign direct investment, the Business Development Department has approved 19 new foreign companies to set up business with a total investment of more than Bt1.4...

MOU signed for crackdown on counterfeit drugs.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. MOU signed for crackdown on counterfeit drugs The Nation Thailand has decided to crack down seriously on counterfeit medicine, and nine concerned government agencies have inked a memorandum of understanding to join...

Herbal mosquito-coil pioneer branching out.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Herbal mosquito-coil pioneer branching out to health-care sector Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn The Nation Sathaporn Marketing, manufacturer of mosquito coils under the Kayari brand, plans to set up its first...

foreIgn funds flood in for bond investments.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. foreIgn funds flood in for bond investments Higher yields in emerging markets, low interest rates in developed countries driving inflows Siriporn Chanjindamanee The Nation Foreign funds have flooded into...

New Siam GS.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. New Siam GS product due for Q4 launch Supanee Na Songkhla The Nation Siam GS Battery, which manufactures batteries for motor vehicles, will launch the Super Diamond-Double Lid battery product in the fourth...

conditional ok for 3.4-bncoca-Cola bottler deal.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. conditional ok for 3.4-bncoca-Cola bottler deal Associated Press Washington Regulators have approved Coca-Cola's US 3.4-billion (Bt1.04 trillion) buyout of the North American operations of its largest bottler on...

Journalist shot dead in Nakhon Pathom bar.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Journalist shot dead in Nakhon Pathom bar Two unknown men assaulted a Thai Post journalist in a karaoke bar before shooting him dead. He was the second journalist murdered in Nakhon Pathom in the past three months. ...

Nuclear plants only way to power up, says ministry.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Nuclear plants only way to power up, says ministry Pongphon Sarnsamak The Nation With supplies of natural gas expected to run out in the near future, Thailand has no choice but to set up nuclear power plants to...

PM to take over national security.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. PM to take over national security Suthep steps down as deputy PM to run in by-election The Nation Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday that he would assume Suthep Thaugsuban's post of deputy PM in...

Royalist Panadda to be Chiang Mai governor.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Royalist Panadda to be Chiang Mai governor The Nation The Cabinet yesterday approved the annual reshuffle of provincial governors and senior Interior officials, which saw a number of pro-coalition appointments in...

Get the N8 now.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Get the N8 now The Nokia N8 can be pre-ordered at www.Nokia.co.th until October 04 for Bt16,500. It's Nokia's first device powered by the Symbian 3 OS and the first with an HDMI port. The N8 has a 12-megapixel camera...

Khon Kap Mouth.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Khon Kap Mouth Ad Carabao (Warner) Ad Carabao's live DVD, recorded at May's "Khon Kap Mouth" concert at the Aksra Theatre, reveals the songs-for-lifer's thoughts on the philosophy of life and the politics that have...

coming to grips with fame.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. coming to grips with fame With Aucifer about to split again, frontman Makoto's agent talks about the marketing plans for his client Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul THE NATION Japanese rockers Aucifer thrilled their...

Heroes in 'Camouflage.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Heroes in 'Camouflage' In Jirapat Tatsanasomboon's solo show "Camouflage", Van Gogh plays with Hanuman, Sida hunts Frida Kahlo and an Andy Warhol-style Mickey Mouse dresses up in traditional Thai costume. Other icons...

Today's Birthday: A change of lifestyle or connecting with people having similar backgrounds, traditions or interests will help you make the right choices. Strive for perfection but being too self-critical can hold you back.
September 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: A change of lifestyle or connecting with people having similar backgrounds, traditions or interests will help you make the right choices. Strive for perfection but being too self-critical can hold you...