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April 29, 2008

Photo Release: Thai Union Group Participates in Olympic 2008 Torch Relay

Photo Release: Thai Union Group Participates in Olympic 2008 Torch Relay

29 Apr 08 16:45
Mr. Kraisorn Chansiri, Thai Union Group top executive, was 1 of the 80 Thai dignitaries and personalities who carried the flame of Beijing 2008 Games on the Saturday April 19, 2008’s leg of the continuing torch relay. Mr. Kraisorn was the 11th torch bearer who ran between Robkrung
Photo Release: DELPHI DEBUTS IN THE THAI AFTERMARKET

Photo Release: DELPHI DEBUTS IN THE THAI AFTERMARKET

29 Apr 08 15:43
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) recently appointed TRW Asiatic Co., Ltd (TAC) as their first authorized distributor for DPSS in Thailand. TAC will help DPSS grow in the Thai aftermarket through a network of more than 2,000 dealers and workshops across the country. TAC will market and
Photo Release: TTA organizes Pouring Water to the Elder Ceremony to Celebrate Songkran Festival

Photo Release: TTA organizes Pouring Water to the Elder Ceremony to Celebrate Songkran Festival

29 Apr 08 15:01
Thoresen Thai Agencies PLC. celebrated Songkran Festival by organising a Pouring Water to the Elders Ceremony to Chairman M.R. Chandram S. Chandratat (2nd from left), led by M.L. Chandchutha Chandratat (far right) Managing Director, Miss Nuch Kalyawongsa (2nd from right), Director Group
The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2008 To compete for The King’s Award

The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2008 To compete for The King’s Award

29 Apr 08 14:55
Privy Councillor M.L. Usni Pramoj and The Conrad Hotel Bangkok in association with the Royal Over-Seas League and supporters namely Mercedes-Benz (Thailand), Citibank N.A., Siam Music Yamaha Co.Ltd., Raimon Land, The Post Publishing Pcl., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, organized and hosted The
Photo Release: The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2008

Photo Release: The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition 2008

29 Apr 08 14:49
Privy Councillor M.L. Usni Pramoj(3rd right), presented The King’s Trophy to The Winner, Mr. Pongsakorn Leartsakworakul(5th right), the Tuned Percussionist(Marimba, Xylophone) age 19, who won The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand Competition year 2008, held by The Conrad Hotel in association
Tantalizing Tartare Promotion At Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

Tantalizing Tartare Promotion At Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

29 Apr 08 14:37
Dine in style at etc...on the river and discover the fresh, satisfying flavours of our fabulous tartare promotion. Renowned for its bountiful buffets of international cuisine etc… on the river at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers provides discerning diners with a sophisticated
It’s time for the 2nd World Tattoo Arts Festivals & Exhibition Thailand

It’s time for the 2nd World Tattoo Arts Festivals & Exhibition Thailand

29 Apr 08 14:05
The organizing committee of the World Tattoo Arts Festivals & Exhibition Thailand is holding the event this year for second consecutive year after enjoying an overwhelming success in the first year with over 7,000 Thai and international visitors. This year’s event will highlight the
AIS JOINS BRIDGE ALLIANCE MEMBERS IN LAUNCHING THE NEW PACKAGE Bridge DataRoam5  FOR LIGHT DATA ROAMING USERS

AIS JOINS BRIDGE ALLIANCE MEMBERS IN LAUNCHING THE NEW PACKAGE Bridge DataRoam5 FOR LIGHT DATA ROAMING USERS

29 Apr 08 12:12
Ms. Suchada Tantiraphan, International Roaming Business Manager- Advanced Info Service Plc. or AIS, disclosed “Following the rollout of Bridge DataRoam packages offering the economical 15 MB and 40 MB to data roaming customers for single tariff rate among the 11 Operator Members of the
Chaophya Vej – Ancient Thai traditional massage

Chaophya Vej – Ancient Thai traditional massage

29 Apr 08 11:57
Melt away aches and pains with a healthy dose of Chaophya Vej’s traditional Thai massage from oil massage to foot reflexology and even massages for children. Exclusive Silver and Gold packages are also available at unbelievable rates. The Silver package gets you 9 two-hour Thai massage and
Photo Release: seminar "Alzheimer is preventable!!!"

Photo Release: seminar "Alzheimer is preventable!!!"

29 Apr 08 11:32
Piyavate’s Neuroscience Center recently held the free seminar “Alzheimer is preventable!!!” delivered by Doctor Sansanee Amnuayskul, MD, Family and Elder Medicines (center) to a number of attendees at 16th fl., Rossukon room, Piyavate Hospital. The doctor explained the early
ETIHAD SCOOPS BEST AIRLINE WEBSITE AWARD

ETIHAD SCOOPS BEST AIRLINE WEBSITE AWARD

29 Apr 08 11:18
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates continues to receive industry-wide praise for its innovative online marketing strategy after winning the “best airline website” accolade at this year’s Pan Arab Web Awards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline won the
Special Mayl Promotion at Chaophya Park Hotel

Special Mayl Promotion at Chaophya Park Hotel

29 Apr 08 11:16
Serving you a multitude of international favourites with its generous buffet spread and still has room for an additional monthly show casing menu, lunch is never a mediocre experience at the Park Cafe. Sample sizzling grilled meats served with your choice of BBQ or teriyaki sauces, a sweet and
An Ultimate Diving experience at Zeavola Resort, Charms of an Andaman Island

An Ultimate Diving experience at Zeavola Resort, Charms of an Andaman Island

29 Apr 08 10:55
Zeavola Resort, the only luxury villa resort on Phi Phi Island, invite you to plunge into the Andaman ocean with Zdive @ Zeavola package. The package starts from 11,000 Baht per night in a Village Suite, inclusive of beautiful accommodation for two persons, daily breakfast for two persons at Baxil
Acer introduces ‘Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue’

Acer introduces ‘Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue’

29 Apr 08 10:40
Acer introduces ‘Acer Aspire Gemstone Blue’ Cutting-edge design and technology for marvelous entertainment ‘Free Notebook’ Campaign offers Acer Computer Co., Ltd, Thailand’s No. 1 computer maker and top market leader for computer notebooks, reinforces it
Photo Release: The Launching of aviance UV Expert

Photo Release: The Launching of aviance UV Expert

29 Apr 08 10:32
Mr.Loic Tardy, Chairman of Unilever Thailand recently presided over the launching of ‘aviance UV Expert D-N-A ProtectTM, the latest revolutionary UV protection with Radical Sun Protection factor (RSF) for extremely effective sun protection on the magic voyage of Andaman Sea Cruise in
Wenzhou-Thai SMEs Business Promotion

Wenzhou-Thai SMEs Business Promotion

29 Apr 08 10:09
Deputy Minister of Commerce, Police Lieutenant Colonel Banyin Tangpakorn welcomed Deputy-Director of Rural Work Office, Wenzhou Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China, Mr. Pan Guang Xun and Wenzhou’s trade representatives, during visited Thailand to join the “2008
Happy leads the prepaid top-up market with the best of varieties and continues to build its brand along with growing channels

Happy leads the prepaid top-up market with the best of varieties and continues to build its brand along with growing channels

29 Apr 08 09:57
“Happy” announces its success after two years of dogged attempts to expand its electronic-refill (e-refill) channels that finally reward it with a market share of over 50% in the e-refill market. The sky is the limit, it continues to develop new sales teams and channels to
Thai bourse’s competition encourages marketers to enlarge investor base

Thai bourse’s competition encourages marketers to enlarge investor base

29 Apr 08 08:05
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in conjunction with 23 securities companies, will host the Star Marketing campaign for a second year. The promotion reaches 4,000 securities firms’ marketing officers and encourages them to actively recruit investors in equity, bond and derivatives

Best Western International participates in the 15th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai

29 Apr 08 18:00
Best Western International, The World’s Largest Hotel Chain with over 4,000 hotels in more than 80 countries participates at The 15th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai from May 6-8th 2008. Best Western, which operates more than 120 hotels in Asia, aims to promote its hotels and resorts

Microsoft Thailand unveils Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

29 Apr 08 17:38
-Offering power of choice, flexibility and familiar Outlook experience- Many leading customers join launch to confirm value of CRM solutions to their businesses. The latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, formerly code-named ‘Titan’, has been completed and released in the

Fitch Rates Siam Commercial Bank’s THB20bn Debenture Program ‘AA-(tha)’

29 Apr 08 17:23
Fitch Ratings (Thailand) Limited has today assigned National Long-term rating of ‘AA-(tha)’ (AA minus (tha)) to Siam Commercial Bank’s (SCB) subordinated unsecured debentures of up to THB20 billion, due 2018. SCB’s ratings reflect the bank’s sustained recovery in

Microsoft Thailand unveils Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

29 Apr 08 16:49
-Offering power of choice, flexibility and familiar Outlook experience- Many leading customers join launch to confirm value of CRM solutions to their businesses. The latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, formerly code-named ‘Titan’, has been completed and released in the USA,

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Tuesday, April 29, 2008

29 Apr 08 16:47
NEW NANOSPREADER... SAN JOSE, Calif.: Already credited with making vapor chambers (a once exotic heat sink technology) thin, light and affordable, Celsia Technologies Tuesday introduced its second generation NanoSpreader. http://www.celsiatech.com CELLECTRICON CEO... GOTHENBURG:

Gates Foundation Now Accepting Proposals for Grand Challenges Explorations

29 Apr 08 16:29
SEATTLE – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today that it is now accepting grant proposals for the first round of Grand Challenges Explorations, a US$100 million initiative to encourage bold and unconventional global health solutions. Proposals will be accepted online at

Honda exports from Thailand in Q1 of 2008 grew 10%, with total annual exports anticipated to exceed 110 billion baht

29 Apr 08 16:06
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda’s Bangkok-based Asia & Oceania Regional Headquarters, represented by Mr. Adisak Rohitasune, Senior Vice President for Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reported that “Honda’s export performance from Thailand in Q1 2008has yielded a strong value of

Golden Tulip Hospitality Group Announces Projects in Thailand & South East Asia

29 Apr 08 14:40
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has entered into South East Asia with its Regional Office in Bangkok Golden Tulip Hospitality Group, a Swiss-based company, announced today the expansion of its management subsidiary in Bangkok, Golden Tulip South East Asia, which will have responsibility for 10

Taiwan Universities Ranked Among the Top 1% of Research Institutions in the World

29 Apr 08 14:34
In Five of 22 Categories at Least One Taiwan Institution Ranks Within the World's Top 100 for 2003-2007 Period Universities in Taiwan are ranked amongst the top one percent of research institutions from around the world over a period of five years from January 2003 to December 2007.

THAICOM seeing continued rise in Customers Added 11 video channels to its platform in Q1

29 Apr 08 14:30
THAICOM Public Company Limited (SET BKK: THCOM), Asia’s leading commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, today has announced that the Company is seeing a rise in the number of television channels and telecommunication services using its

RATCH Announces the Progress in Hongsa Power Project in Laos With USD 16 Million Project Development Fee

29 Apr 08 13:50
RATCH announces the resolution of the Board of Directors’ Meeting in approval the payment for project development fee in Hongsa Power Project in Laos with USD 16 Million as well as appointing the new Audit Committee. Mr. Narong Sitasuwan, the Managing Director of Ratchaburi Electricity

Thomson Reuters Announces New Leadership Team for Foundation

29 Apr 08 13:40
Former Thomson President & CEO Richard J. Harrington Appointed Chairman Former Reuters Media Managing Director Monique Villa Appointed CEO Thomson Reuters(NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL: Nasdaq: TRIN), the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and

AMD Delivers Complete and Balanced Solutions for Desktop PCs

29 Apr 08 09:59
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of three new AMD Phenom™ X3 triple-core processors that, when combined with the AMD 780 series chipset, can give consumers a full HD experience and visually stunning gaming and digital performance. As the world’s only triple-core x86

International Spa Show - London ‘09 At Olympia National Hall

29 Apr 08 09:59
Expomedia Events Ltd., part of Expomedia Group Plc are delighted to announce the launch of International Spa Show - London, the UK premier consumer event dedicated to spa industry and spa tourism at one of the most established and prestigious London venues – Olympia National Hall. The

dtac’s Q1 revenues up by 9.5%

29 Apr 08 08:55
dtac today released the Q1 2008 results showing a customer growth of 884,000 for the period. dtac’s total customer base now stands at 16.7 million. Total revenues for Q1 2008 increased by 9.5% compared to Q1 2007 to 17.7 billion baht due mainly to customer growth. Margins improved and

Asia-Pacific Region Addresses Energy Security Challenges at ESCAP Annual Session

29 Apr 08 08:37
Thai Prime Minister Opened Meeting Today in Bangkok “Asia-Pacific countries need to embrace a new strategic regional cooperation framework urgently to meet the mounting challenge of ‘energy insecurity’ and avoid its grave implications for the economic prospects of the region and

TRIS Rating Assigns "A-/Stable" Rating to New Issue of "TICON"

29 Apr 08 08:02
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has assigned a “A-” rating to the proposed up to Bt500 million senior debentures of TICON Industrial Connection PLC (TICON). At the same time, TRIS Rating has affirmed the company rating of TICON at “A” and has affirmed the ratings of TICON’s