Thai Press Reports articles from February 2007, page 7

Thai Press Reports archives from February 2007

Thailand: Bonding Family project promoting child development.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The promotion of child development is one of the activities under the Bonding Family project. The Department of Health has launched a fully-equipped caravan with funds, IQ (Intelligent...

Thailand: Chaipattana Foundation secretary says officials must be honest to apply sufficiency economy.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Chaipattana Foundation secretary-general, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, said state officials can apply the sufficiency economy theory successfully if they are faithful and honest. Dr....

Thailand: Seminar on knowledge economy aims to develop education more concretely.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The advisor to the Social Science Research under the National Research Council of Thailand, Mrs. Jintanapa Sobhon, said the results of the seminar on the changes of education in the...

Thailand: Fisheries Department and UNEP jointly launches a project to discourage local fishermen from using illegal fishing tool.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Fisheries Office in the eastern province of Trat is joining hands with the United Nations Environment Programme, or UNEP, in discouraging local fishermen from using illegal fishing...

Thailand: Tourism and Sports Ministry proactively promote tourism.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Tourism and Sports Minister Suwit Yodmani revealed this year's tourism promotion plan, underlining tourists' safety and confidence. During today's weekly government programme "Sai...

Thailand: NRCT plans to develop national research policies and strategies.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) plans to organize a meeting for people to brainstorm their ideas, with an aim to develop national research policies and strategies. ...

Thailand: Figure of the border trading at Nong Khai increases.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Trading along the border areas in Nong Khai province last month generated about 2,138.76 million baht, rising from December 2006 by 49.94 million baht. Mr. Sarote Suwattikul, a...

Thailand: Internal Trade Dept. warned vendors not to exploit consumers on Magha Puja Day.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, Mr. Siripol Yodmuangcharoen, inspected shops selling items for Buddhist ceremonies at Shops selling uetnsils for Buddhist...

Thailand: Chiang Mai Night Safari to be reorganized.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will consider reorganizing the management of Chiang Mai Night Safari, in order to augment agility. Mr. Kasem Sanitwong Na Ayudhaya,...

Thailand: Foreign Ministry spokesman urges all nations to be considerate in their warnings against terrorist attacks in Bangkok.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Australia has the rights to advise its travellers to exercise caution against terrorist attacks in Bangkok. It however indicates that all warnings by...

Thailand: Democrat Party denies arranging political campaigns.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - Democrat party spokesman insisted that the parry had never arranged any political campaign or promote political activities as what the Thai Rak Thai party has alleged. ...

Thailand: Mr Chaturon vows to hold on to Thai Rak Thai Party.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - Caretaker Leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party said the party's door is still open and running. TRT Caretaker Leader Chaturon Chaisang announced that the party will stick to...

Thailand: Transport Minister reports Nok Air and 1-2-Go Airlines ready to move back to Don Muang Airport.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Deputy Minister of Transport reports that Nok Air and One-Two-Go Airlines are ready to move their flight operations from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang Airport. Deputy Minister of...

Thailand: Metropol commander transferred to PPR 6.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Commander of the Metropolitan Police thanked police officers and members of the press for their work before his transfer to the post of Provincial Police Region 6 Commander. ...

Thailand: Nuclear Technology to be studied to seek ways to find alternative energy sources.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Science and Technology Minister, Prof. Dr. Yongyuth Yuthawong said that his discussion with Minister of Energy Piyasawasdi Amranand involve seeking ways to find other sources of...

Thailand: Mr Thirapat says PTV will face charges if airing on March 1.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister says PTV will face legal charges if it affirms its broadcast on March 1. Minister attached to the PM's Office, Thirapat...

Thailand/Singapore: Singaporean Foreign Minister comments on current conflict with Thailand.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Regional News - The Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs said that Singapore's current conflicts with Thailand and Indonesian were not major complications. Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Thailand: Don Muang Director reveals airport will be ready to open on March 25.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The director of Don Muang reports that the airport would be ready to receive domestic flights on March 25. Bangkok (Don Muang) Airport director Squadron Leader Pinit Saraithong,...

Thailand: PRD says PTV never submitted formal request for broadcasting activity.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Director General of the Public Relations Department said that PTV did not submit a formal request for the establishment of its television network. Public Relations Department...

Thailand: More Science Parks to be set up in the regions.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Ministry of Science and Technology expedites the set up of Scientific Parks in the regions after the first Science Park in Pathumthani Province has proved a success. Minister of...

Thailand: NLA claims more than 200,000 Thais working illegally in Malaysia.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Sub Committee has alleged an approximate 200,000 Thais working illegally in neighboring country Malaysia. In a recent seminar held at Chana...

Thailand: AoT deploys more security officials at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has deployed more security officials to safeguard risky areas in the Suvarnabhumi Airport. AoT's Deputy Director Serirat Prasutanond revealed that the...

Thailand: Investment trends to influence SET.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - The Kasikorn Research Center reports on important investment issues that may influence the SET index this week. The Kasikorn Research Center reported that the SET index in the past...

Thailand: Army Spokesperson pleads with the public to stay calm and prudent towards rumours.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Army Spokesperson is seeking public cooperation, saying people should not panic with rumours of terriost attacks in Bangkok as the city is not the main target. Army Spokesperson...

Thailand: PRD to publicize on 4 issues: political reform, Royal Institution, sufficiency economy, and national reconciliation.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The director of the Public Relations Department (PRD) Region 1, Mr. Theerapong Sodasri, stated that in the present situation, the PRD needs to help the government by quickly creating a...

Thailand: Labour Ministry to launch regulations limiting work hours to students.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Ministry of Labour expedites new regulations limiting students' part-time work hours to seven hours per day. The regulations are expected to be in effect before the coming school...

Thailand: AEC to set up subcommittee probing firefighter truck procurement of BMA.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The Asset Examination Committee (AEC) is preparing to set up a subcommittee scrutinizing the firefighter truck and boat procurement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...

Thailand: Senators should come from the both of election and designation.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The majority of members of Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) views that Senators should come from both of election and designation, saying that people from all walks of life...

Thailand: In-debt farmers demand negotiation with Govt.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Representative of the Council of Thai People's Organizations calls for the government to alleviate farmer's debt problems, while affirming to gather in front of the Government House...

Thailand: Surat Thani residents buy more cars in Jan 07 than Dec 06 by 5 times.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Mr. Sompong On-prasert, Surat Thani Commerce officer, disclosed that Surat Thani Provincial Land Transport Office has reported the newly registered vehicles of last month. They include...

Thailand: Trat Fisheries to place more artificial corals in the deep sea.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Trat Fisheries Department plans to place additional artificial corals in 4 areas, including Klongyai District, Mairood Sub-districts, Klongchao canal, and Hindam cape. Each artificial...

Thailand: Suvarnabhumi Airport aims to be top ten airports in the world albeit problems.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Suvarnabhumi Airport director Serirat Prasutanond said service issues and other problems in Suvarnabhumi Airport will be quickly rectified. Mr. Serirat said the revolving doors at the...

Thailand: Finance Ministry affirms JBIC will not increase interest rates on subway extension project.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - The Ministry of Finance affirms that the Japan Bank For International Cooperation (JBIC) has not altered its interest rate policies for Thailand's 3 subway extension projects. The...

Thailand: Domestic consumption in second quarter expected to grow.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - Deputy Prime Minister says domestic consumption will increase during the second quarter of this year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Kosit Panpiemras said that the...

Thailand: Movie sets of The Legend of King Naresuan to become tourist destination.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Prommitr Production Company Limited will open up the movie sets of The Legend of King Naresuan trilogy for public members and tourists to see....

Thailand: TISI joins hands with 8 organizations to improve Thai industrial sector.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - The Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) under Industry Ministry has joined hands with 8 organizations to improve Thailand's industrial sector. Deputy Prime Minister and Industry...

Thailand: Visa problems need to be addressed in 2nd Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Mrs. Edith Nampraka, the chairwoman of Mukdahan Chamber of Commerce, said visa problems are still present in the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over Mekong, linking Mukdahan province...

Thailand: ABAC Poll says PM Surayud's popularity falls.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The popularity of Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont continues to decline, only five months after he came to power following the September 19 coup d'etat, according to a poll...

Thailand: Re-opened Don Muang may initially operate in the red.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Bangkok's former international airport at Don Muang -- scheduled to start operating direct domestic flights on March 25 -- may operate at a loss in the early stage of its reopening,...

Thailand: South strategy will become clearer after April, says SBPAC chief.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Trying to calm concerns that violence in southern Thailand is getting out of hand after a string of nearly simultaneous attacks at the start of Chinese New Year festivals, the restive...

Thailand: Thai army to guard arms depot amid terror threats.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Authorities are to step up security at all army arms depots as the police and military units are on high alert after senior defence officials warned that the terrorist acts plaguing the...

Thailand: Satellite purchase a private sector concern, says Thai PM.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Expressing a cool reserve in the face of a flurry of patriotic fervour from several sectors demanding that Thailand regain its so-called lost national heritage satellites, Thai Prime...

Thailand: Royal Thai Air Force clarifies Singapore's use of leased airbase.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Amid angry protests and rising nationalist sentiment against Singapore, the Royal Thai Air Force is under pressure to clarify Singapore's use of its airfield in northeastern Thailand. ...

Thailand: 500 protest in Udon Thani, but Thais won't revise Singapore military pact, says Thai PM.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Despite as many as 500 protestors from 19 northeastern provinces calling for an end to Singapore use of the Udon Thani Royal Thai Air Base here, some 560 km northeast of Bangkok, Prime...

Thailand: SE-ED reports on operating performance as of December 31,2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - SE-Education Public Company Limited has recently submitted the audited financial statement for the fourth quarter and the annual period as of December 31, 2006 to the Stock Exchange of...

Thailand: PTTCH changes in accounting treatment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - PTT Chemical Public Company Limited ("the Company" or "PTTCH") would like to notify that the Audit Committee in the meeting No.1/2007 held on February 21, 2007 has acknowledged the change...

Thailand: CPI declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Director of Chumporn Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited at a meeting No.1/2007 held on February 23,2007 has approved to pay dividend for the operation from 1/1/2006...

Thailand: CPI clarifies on of 2006 operating result.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Chumporn Palm Oil Industry Public Company Limited would like to clarify the operating performance for the year 2006, which shown the change more than 20% compared to the same period of...

Thailand: PSL informs sale of bulk vessel M.V. "Jamjuree Naree".
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Precious Shipping Public Company Limited ("The Company") would like to notify the SET that the Company's subsidiary has sold the vessel "M.V. Jamjuree Naree" owned by Precious Trees...

Thailand: CSP clarifies on operating results difference more than 20%.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited would like to clarify the operating results of the year ended December 30, 2006 regarding the regulation of The Stock Exchange of Thailand as follows...

Thailand: RPC clarifies on performance of 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Rayong Purifier Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries would like to clarify the 50.04 % or 183.70 Million Baht decrease in the Company's Net Profit after Tax in 2006 compared to 2005...

Thailand: POST declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Post Publishing Public Company Limited ("POST"), would like to report resolutions of the Meeting of the Board of Directors No. 1/2007 that was held on Friday, 23 February, 2007 from...

Thailand: PRIN clarifies on net profit in creased or than 20 % ,2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Prinsiri Public Company Limited (PRIN) would like to clarify for the year period operating results ended December 31, 2006 is Baht 447.80 million, while in 2006 operating results ended...

Thailand: SE-ED informs dividend payment and selling the treasury stock.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - SE-Education Public Company Limited (the "Company") would like to inform the resolution of the Board of Directors' Meeting No.1/2007 dated February 23, 2007 from 03.00 p.m. - 08.00 p.m. as...

Thailand: PTT announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Please be advised that PTT Public Company Limited (PTT)'s Board of Directors at the meeting No. 2/2007 held on February 23, 2007 has approved the 2006 dividend payment of Baht 10.50 per...

Thailand: TRS reports on operation in 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Regarding to the operation in 2006, the company has the total revenue of 1,451 million baht with loss of 61.2 million bath. Comparing to the operation in 2005 which the company had total...

Thailand: BLISS clarifies on changing in 2006 operating result more than 20%.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - According to the submission of Bliss-Tel Public Company Limited ("Company")'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The operating result of the Company...

Thailand: SAFE informs result year end 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Safety Insurance Public Company Limited hereby submits its financial statement as well as its balance sheet for the year ending December 31, 2006. Details are recorded as follows: As at...

Thailand: UKEM reports on the Year 2006 operating result.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Company hereby submits the opinion of year 2006 operating result as follows: Reference to the Profit and Loss Statement ending December 31, 2006, the Company reported a net profit of...

Thailand: TIES declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - This is to inform that the meeting of the Board of Directors of Thai Industrial & Engineering Service Public Company Limited was held on 23rd February 2007 at 13.30 hours, the Board of...

Thailand: TNITY clarifies on financial performance for 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors' meeting of Trinity Watthana Public Company Limited No. 2/2007, held on February 23, 2007, has approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December...

Thailand: SUSCO reports on operating results SUSCO year ended 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Enclosed herewith please find the audited financial statements for December 31, 2006 and 2005, report of the independent certified public accountant, and report on the causes of the...

Thailand: UKEM informs sapital increase in subsidiary.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Director of Union Petrochemical Public Co., Ltd. or UKEM at its meeting no.1/2007 held on February 23, 2007. passed the resolution approving Union Intraco or UIC , a 99.99%...

Thailand: INET clarifies on operating results for the year 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Internet Thailand Public Company Limited ("INET") would like to submit its audited consolidated and company financial statements for the year as of December 31, 2006. The Company would like...

Thailand: TNITY declares on dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Pursuant to the meeting of the Board of Directors of Trinity Watthana Public Company Limited No. 2/2007, held on February 23, 2007, the Board has distributed dividend for the year 2006 to...

Thailand: SVI declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors' Meeting, session 1/2007 of SVI Public Company Limited held on February 23, 2007, at 11.00 a.m., has approved the allocation of profit and declaration of dividend for...

Thailand: TKT informs operation result analysis for 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - T. Krungthai Industries Public Co.,Ltd would like to inform that the Operation result analysis for fiscal year 2006 ended December 31, 2006 has some errors and would like to inform for...

Thailand: PTTCH reports on the 2006 operating results.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - PTT Chemical Public Company Limited Management's Discussion and Analysis Financial Result for the year 2006 1. Executive Summary The management's discussion and analysis has been prepared...

Thailand: NEW declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Director of Wattana Karnpaet Public Company Limited No. 2/2007 was held on February 25, 2007 at 15.00, has approved the dividend payment from the accumulated profit to the...

Thailand: INET announces annual dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Internet Thailand Public Company Limited would like to inform the Stock Exchange of Thailand of the Resolution of the Board Meeting no.3/2007 held on Sunday, February 25, 2007. The Board of...

Thailand: LNH clarifies on operating performance of 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Chiang Mai Medical Service Public Company Limited would like to provide the main reasons regarding the performance of 2006 which appeared a net profit of Baht 30.18 million, increases by...

Thailand: DM announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Dhanamitr Factoring Public Company Limited (DM) would like to inform that the Board of Directors' Meeting No.1/2007 held on February 23, 2007 has approved dividend payment for the year 2006...

Thailand: CSL clarifies additional information on the acquisition in Watta.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - CS LoxInfo Plc. ("the Company") would like to clarify further information about the acquisition of ordinary shares in Watta Classifieds Co. Ltd. ("Watta").The details are as follows: List...

Thailand: SMK announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The board of directors of Syn Mun Kong Insurance (plc) at a meeting (#1/2007) held on 23 February 2007 has approved the annual dividend, for 2006 fiscal year, of Bht. 3 per share be paid to...

Thailand: BCP announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors' Meeting of The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited No. 2/2007 held on Friday 23rd February 2007, from 09.30 hours, has proposed the shareholder's meeting for...

Thailand CSP announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Meeting of the Board of Directors of CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited No.1/ 2550 held on 24 February 2007 at 3.00 p.m., has approved to present to the shareholder meeting to...

Thailand: BROCK declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - With reference to the Board of Directors' Meeting No.1/2007, held on February 23, 2007 at 14.30-17.30 p.m., the Board of Directors for Baan Rock Garden Plc. Unanimously approved yearly...

Thailand: EPCO reports on operating result for the Year ' 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - For the Year ended December 31, 2006 the Company's net profit at Baht 120.71 Million, decreased by Baht 145.27 Million in comparison with previous year's :- 1. Due to 2005 had "gain from...

Thailand: PTTCH announces dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors of PTT Chemical Public Company Limited ("the Company" or "PTTCH") in the meeting No.2/2007 held on February 23rd, 2007 has approved the dividend payment of Baht 5.25...

Thailand: SATTEL reports on operating results for 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - Shin Satellite Public Company Limited (the "Company") would like to submit its audited financial statements for the year 2006, ending December 31, 2006 together with an explanation of...

Thailand: DRT clarifies on operating results of Year 2006.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Diamond Roofing Tiles Public Company Limited would like to clarify the Company's operating results of Year 2006 from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, which are over 20 percent...

Thailand: EPCO declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors of Eastern Printing Public Company Limited (EPCO) at the Meeting No.1/2007,held on February 23,2007 approved the allocation of the net profit for legal reserve and...

Thailand: SIAMDR declares dividend payment.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors' Meeting of The Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited No. 2/2007 held on Friday 23rd February 2007, from 09.30 hours, has proposed the shareholder's meeting for...

Thailand: CM announces annuity dividend and stock dividend.
February 27, 2007... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: SET Filing - The Board of Directors of the Chiang Mai Frozen Foods Public Company Limited at meeting no. 1 / 2007 held on Febarary 23 , 2007 , passed the following resolutions : 1. Annuity Dividend and...