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October 30, 2008

COMPUTER CRIME ACT. 2007 RELATED TRAFFIC DATA STORAGE) - Thai version

COMPUTER CRIME ACT. 2007 RELATED TRAFFIC DATA STORAGE) - Thai version

31 Oct 08 00:20
Intellectual Property Association of Thailand (IPAT) will have the IP Talk of December 2008 regarding "COMPUTER CRIME ACT. 2007 RELATED TRAFFIC DATA STORAGE) - Thai version” by Khun Pattarakorn Tangkaravakun Lawyer of Baker & McKenzie on December
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF HOTEL MANAGER

ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF HOTEL MANAGER

31 Oct 08 00:11
Wayne Buckingham, Regional Vice President for Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia & Managing Director of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, announces the appointment of Ms. Choo Leng GOH as Hotel Manager effective immediately. With years of experience
The Met to be completed in January 2009 as scheduled

The Met to be completed in January 2009 as scheduled

31 Oct 08 00:06
Construction of the Met condominium on Sathorn Road is on schedule despite Thailand’s domestic political problems and the Global Financial Crisis. “75% of the units have been sold and our buyers want to move in as soon as possible” said
KTC introduced a big launch, expanding its high end customer base Cooperating with MasterCard and Thai Airways International to issue the 1st Diamond and Gold Credit Card in Thailand and 3rd in the world”

KTC introduced a big launch, expanding its high end customer base Cooperating with MasterCard and Thai Airways International to issue the 1st Diamond and Gold Credit Card in Thailand and 3rd in the world”

30 Oct 08 23:53
KTC co-operated with giant allies, Thai Airways International and MasterCard Worldwide, once again shaking Thai credit card business with the launch of the credit card “KTC - Royal Orchid Plus World MasterCard,” the 1st innovative diamond and
Intermec Announces New IT67 Enterprise Rigid Asset Tag

Intermec Announces New IT67 Enterprise Rigid Asset Tag

30 Oct 08 23:04
New rugged RFID metal tag enables multidirectional reading performance for portal and forklift applications Intermec. (NYSE:IN) today introduced the IT67 Enterprise Lateral Transmitting (LT) Tag, an RFID tag with both edge and normal reading performance
Seminar on Farmland Investment

Seminar on Farmland Investment

30 Oct 08 23:00
Mr.Chaovarat Chaochavanil Executive Vice President of Thai Asset Management Corporation (TAMC) recently organized the ‘"Innovative Investment in the Values of Agricultural Land’ seminar providing the investment strategy in farmland practice
Kingston Technology Launches HyperX DDR3 2GHz Triple-Channel Memory in Support of Intel Core i7, X58 Platforms

Kingston Technology Launches HyperX DDR3 2GHz Triple-Channel Memory in Support of Intel Core i7, X58 Platforms

30 Oct 08 22:57
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is first to ship 2GHz memory in triple-channel configuration designed specifically for the new Intel-based X58 motherboards. Kingston’s HyperX
Photo Release: Thailand’s first Charity Fitness Boot Camp

Photo Release: Thailand’s first Charity Fitness Boot Camp

30 Oct 08 21:48
Saturday October 25th, 2008, Bangkok: Fitcorp Asia conducted Thailand’s first Charity Fitness Boot Camp to support of the FORDEC organization in Bangkok. Attended and supported by former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova, tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan
Prize of Wood Industry announces its launch of the new “Chale’t Inno Living” featuring wooden flower pavilion

Prize of Wood Industry announces its launch of the new “Chale’t Inno Living” featuring wooden flower pavilion

30 Oct 08 21:18
Prize of Wood Industry announces its launch of the new “Chale’t Inno Living” featuring wooden flower pavilion and other exquisite wooden products for designing purpose at “Baan Lae Suan Fair 2008”. Prize of Wood Industries
KBANK and dtac expand ATM SIM service, targeting 1 million subscribers within this year

KBANK and dtac expand ATM SIM service, targeting 1 million subscribers within this year

30 Oct 08 20:36
KASIKORNBANK and dtac further develop their advanced ATM SIM system to support money transfers to the accounts of seven more banks, bill alert service and mobile purchase of movie tickets from SF Cinema City theaters. ATM SIM is expected to attract 1
“Halloween” on 31 October at Rambrandt Hotel Bangkok

“Halloween” on 31 October at Rambrandt Hotel Bangkok

30 Oct 08 20:15
Bring your family and friends to “Señor Pico” Mexican Bar & Restaurant for another haunting Halloween night with ghoulish delights and mischievous fun. Devour zombie food and special cocktails while spooky live music from our band
ZAKIR HUSSAIN presents THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION

ZAKIR HUSSAIN presents THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION

30 Oct 08 18:42
( A 10% discount is applicable to group purchases of 10 or more, fulltime students, senior citizens and special needs members. The performance is for 150 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Children below the age of 6 years are not permitted into the
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH and 3M present Coins On Silom

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH and 3M present Coins On Silom

30 Oct 08 18:40
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH and 3M present Coins On Silom A community event to help the underprivileged in Thailand Rotary Club of Bangkok South (RCBS)’s annual fund-raising event, Coins on Silom will be held on October 31st 2008. A 2
Rotary Club Bangkapi weekly luncheon

Rotary Club Bangkapi weekly luncheon

30 Oct 08 18:35
Fr Joe Maier, co-founder and chairman of the Human Development Foundation-Mercy Centre speaks on: “Street Children in Thailand” On Tuesday November 4th 2008, 12noon-2pm At Rotary Club Bangkapi weekly luncheon, Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel (BTS:
Food Promotion in November Premprachakorn Coffee Shop Miracle Grand Convention Hotel

Food Promotion in November Premprachakorn Coffee Shop Miracle Grand Convention Hotel

30 Oct 08 18:31
East meet West Festival From now until November 30, 2008 join us at Preamprachakorn Coffee Shop for the “East meet West” with orginal Asian delights as well as an extensive range of International favorites staging throughout buffet lunch and
Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

30 Oct 08 18:14
Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee recently presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” at the Hall of Mirror, Siam Paragon. In this event, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers has participated in the Legend of Vegetarian exhibition
Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak presided over “The 9th international Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery”

Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak presided over “The 9th international Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery”

30 Oct 08 18:10
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak recently presided over the “The 9th international Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery” which is aim to highlight on the most update interesting vascular problems in Asia and some
Photo Release: Scar Free For Miss Teen

Photo Release: Scar Free For Miss Teen

30 Oct 08 17:57
Ms.Poraweeya Waisaya, Senior Brand Manager for medinova of Diethelm Limited, the brand owner of Hiruscar –the latest scar treatment by Hirudoid recently organized the ‘Scar Free Healing’ workshop to introduce proper direction on keloid
Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

30 Oct 08 17:40
Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee recently presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” at the Hall of Mirror, Siam Paragon. In this event, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers has participated in the Legend of Vegetarian exhibition
Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

Photo Release: Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee Presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” The Legend of Vegetarian

30 Oct 08 17:40
Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee recently presided over the “9th Vegetarian Food Festival” at the Hall of Mirror, Siam Paragon. In this event, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers has participated in the Legend of Vegetarian exhibition
Loy Krathong at Marriott Resorts & Spas

Loy Krathong at Marriott Resorts & Spas

30 Oct 08 17:40
Loy Krathong at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Experience the magic of Loy Krathong in a perfect poolside setting at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa. Relax under the stars with your family and friends on November 12 as you enjoy fine food and enchanting
Juniper Networks Helps Advance Energy Efficiency in Networking Industry

Juniper Networks Helps Advance Energy Efficiency in Networking Industry

30 Oct 08 17:30
T1600 Core Router First System to be Tested under New Energy Consumption Rating Guidelines Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking, today announced that its T1600 core router has successfully completed testing
Loy Krathong Celebration

Loy Krathong Celebration

30 Oct 08 17:24
Celebrating Loy Krathong this November 12th? Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa is the perfect place for your celebration! This special evening at Garden Cafe will feature a dazzling presentation of grand buffet featuring the different tastes of authentic
HP Unveils Renewable Energy Research Initiatives; Pledges to Double Renewable Power Use by 2012

HP Unveils Renewable Energy Research Initiatives; Pledges to Double Renewable Power Use by 2012

30 Oct 08 17:23
HP unveiled renewable energy initiatives in its facilities, research and products to support a new goal to double the company’s global purchases of renewable power from under 4 percent in 2008 to 8 percent by 2012. This complements HP’s goal
“A Festival of Lights” Celebrate Loy Krathong at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

“A Festival of Lights” Celebrate Loy Krathong at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

30 Oct 08 17:18
Loy Krathong Festival, a festival of light at full moon in the twelfth lunar month. It is celebrated in Thailand at the end of the rainy period as thanksgiving for the rainfall, so essential for survival in this country. Krathong are small vessels made
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH  and 3M  present Coins On Silom A community event to help the underprivileged in Thailand

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH and 3M present Coins On Silom A community event to help the underprivileged in Thailand

30 Oct 08 17:15
Rotary Club of Bangkok South (RCBS)’s annual fund-raising event, Coins on Silom will be held on October 31st 2008. A 2 kilometer long red tape will be laid as a carpet along the footpaths on both sides of Silom Road - between the Dusit Thani hotel
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH  and 3M  present Coins On Silom A community event to help the underprivileged in Thailand

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH and 3M present Coins On Silom A community event to help the underprivileged in Thailand

30 Oct 08 17:15
Rotary Club of Bangkok South (RCBS)’s annual fund-raising event, Coins on Silom will be held on October 31st 2008. A 2 kilometer long red tape will be laid as a carpet along the footpaths on both sides of Silom Road - between the Dusit Thani hotel

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Thursday Oct. 30, 2008

30 Oct 08 23:11
NEUROGESX REPORTS... SAN MATEO, Calif.: NeurogesX, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies, Thursday announced it will report results for its third quarter 2008 on November 6, 2008,

“Meet Mor Baan” Free style talk with Bon Club, Bon March

30 Oct 08 23:00
“Meet Mor Baan” Free style talk with Bon Club, Bon March Saturday, 1 November 2008 at 13.30-15.00 hrs Free home clinic! Home lovers are invited to participate in a freestyle talk entitled “Meet Mor Baan (Home Doctor)” on Saturday,

MAKING EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS IN ENGLISH

30 Oct 08 22:31
Course Description Making a presentation in a second language can be an extremely challenging and demanding task. A presenter needs skills which go beyond the range of ordinary language courses. PPC’s two-day course, Making Effective Presentations

Lenovo Introduces ‘Netbook’ From the IdeaPad Family into Thailand

30 Oct 08 22:23
On behalf of Lenovo (Thailand), we would like to invite you or a representative from your organization to our press conference to see Lenovo’s new ‘netbook’ from its IdeaPad family. The session will be led by Pinyo Saguansetthakul,

Epson Expands Enterprise Market with New Business Strategy “Be There”, Kicking off with a massive launch of 11 projectors

30 Oct 08 22:17
Epson Thailand announced its “Be There” campaign to penetrate Enterprise market sales through its strengths in technological advancement and customer services for variety of business, celebrating its launch with 11 LCD Projector models to

By Dollar Amount, Financial Sector Dominates Global Defaults, Article Says

30 Oct 08 22:12
Globally, 28 companies (24 public and 4 confidentially rated) defaulted in the third quarter of 2008, said an article published today by Standard & Poor's. This is the largest number of defaults since the third quarter of 2003 and already five more than

Qualcomm Opens Asia Pacific Test Center of Excellence in Singapore

30 Oct 08 21:59
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the opening of its Asia Pacific Test Center of Excellence in Singapore. The Center is Qualcomm’s first

Thailand Board of Investment teams up with Thai Airways Internationa lto add top privileges for investors

30 Oct 08 21:44
Today (Thursday, 30 October 2008) Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide special privileges to investors during Thailand Investment Year

“Meet Mor Baan” Free style talk with Bon Club, Bon Marche

30 Oct 08 21:01
Free home clinic! Home lovers are invited to participate in a freestyle talk entitled “Meet Mor Baan (Home Doctor)” on Saturday, 1 November 2008 at 13. 30-15.00 hrs, Bon Club’s balcony, Bon Marché Market Park, Prachachuen. All

The US Presidential Election Returns Event

30 Oct 08 20:58
Democrats Abroad Thailand (DAT), the official Thailand branch of the U.S. Democratic Party organization which represents Democrats among the approximately seven million American citizens who live outside the United States, will be holding its US

“Hemaraj Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Looking to the Future”

30 Oct 08 20:45
“Hemaraj Celebrates 20th Anniversary by Looking to the Future” Thailand’s World Class Developer in Strongest Position Ever. Twenty years after it’s founding, Hemaraj Land And Development Plc. has its strongest operating and

KBANK and dtac expand ATM SIM service, targeting 1 million subscribers within this year

30 Oct 08 20:36
KASIKORNBANK and dtac further develop their advanced ATM SIM system to support money transfers to the accounts of seven more banks, bill alert service and mobile purchase of movie tickets from SF Cinema City theaters. ATM SIM is expected to attract 1

Oracle Asia Pacific & Japan Reports Strong Customer Momentum in Q1FY09

30 Oct 08 19:29
Q1FY09 New Software License Revenues in Asia Pacific & Japan Increase by 34% Over Q1FY08; Asia Pacific & Japan Total US GAAP Revenues Up 30% News Facts - Organizations of all sizes across key industries in Asia Pacific & Japan continue to adopt or expand

McDonald's(R) Rolls Out New Generation of Global Packaging

30 Oct 08 18:54
New Design Delivers Food Quality Story to Customers Beginning in November 2008, McDonald's will introduce its new generation of global packaging, the most comprehensive rollout in the Brand's history. All 118 McDonald's countries will participate in this

Thai bourse approves internet trading fee extension

30 Oct 08 18:49
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board of Governors (BoG) today (October 29, 2008) extended the fee arrangement for internet securities trades by general clients. This will continue at no less than 0.15% of trade value (or 60% of the general

THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION November 3rd 2008 at M Theatre

30 Oct 08 18:46
THE MASTERS OF PERCUSSION Monday November 3rd 2008, 7.30 pm The M theatre, New Petchburi Road, Bangkok Tickets @ Bt5,000/3,500/2,500/1,000 Tickets are available by calling 081-3658880 or email Jadegroupthai@gmail.com ( A 10% discount is applicable to

Lufthansa offers customers attractive winter timetable Capacity upped by 2.4 per cent year-on-year –

30 Oct 08 18:31
Lufthansa offers customers attractive winter timetable Capacity upped by 2.4 per cent year-on-year – flights to 194 destinations in 79 countries Lufthansa is slightly increasing its flight services this winter. Its expanded route network will

Thai bourse joins state and private sectors in SET in the City 2008

30 Oct 08 18:28
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has invited more than 90 state and private agencies to SET in the City. The event brings together a number of key capital market activities, including SET Awards, Shareholder Awards, LTF-RMF fair, a stock simulation

PTT CHEMICAL PLANS TO ISSUE DEBENTURES TO FUND DOWNSTREAM BUSINESS EXPANSION

30 Oct 08 18:16
PTT Chemical Plc, Thailand’s leading chemical and petrochemical products producer and a subsidiary of PTT Plc., plans to issue debentures, with 5- and 7-year maturity period, to raise funds for its downstream petrochemical business expansion.

Delta Air Lines, Northwest Merge, Creating Premier Global Airline

30 Oct 08 17:31
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) today merged with Northwest Airlines, Inc., creating a premier global airline with a service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets. The new airline, called Delta Air Lines and headquartered in Atlanta,

Ratchaburi Holding Announced its Unreviewed Q3/2008 Operating Performance with Net Profit at 2,075 Million Baht or 270% increas

30 Oct 08 17:25
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding PCL. (RATCH) announced the Company and its subsidiaries’ unreviewed third quarter operating performance of 2008. As the third quarter ended on September 30, 2008, the Company recorded net profit at 2,075.44

Mitrionics Announces Hybrid Computing Development System Based on SGI Altix XE 320 Quad-Core, Dual-Socket Server With Low Latency Front Side Bus (FSB) Interface

30 Oct 08 17:03
Mitrionics, Inc., developer of the MitrionTM Virtual Processor and the Mitrion Software Acceleration Platform, today announced its Mitrionics MVP622 Hybrid Computing Server accelerated computing solution based on SGI(R) Altie(R) XE 320 server with a

Training Program :: Spring

30 Oct 08 16:52
Date / Time : 19 - 20 November 2008 Venue : Training / Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, Software Park Building Registration Fee : 8,560 Baht (Included VAT 7 %) Course Overview ผู้เรียนจะสามารถใช้ Spring framework สร้างโปรแกรมภาษา Java ทั้งแบบ standalone และ

Perfect World Partners with C&C Media again to License "Chi Bi" in Japan

30 Oct 08 16:44
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it recently signed an agreement with C&C Media Company Limited ("C&C Media"), an online game operator

MAS announces swap facility with U.S. Federal Reserve

30 Oct 08 16:11
Today, the Federal Reserve, the Banco Central do Brasil, the Banco de Mexico, the Bank of Korea, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are announcing the establishment of temporary reciprocal currency arrangements (swap lines). These facilities,

MAS updated on complaints handling by financial institutions

30 Oct 08 16:09
MAS is following up with the 10 financial institutions (FIs) that have sold DBS High Notes 5, Lehman Minibond programme notes and Merrill Lynch Jubilee Series 3 LinkEarner Notes to ensure that they are handling investors' complaints according to the

DFM and Citibank sign custody agreement

30 Oct 08 16:07
Agreement to further broaden DFM’s institutional investor base Citi to be DPA service provider in local market Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has signed a Depository Participant Agreement (DPA) with Citibank. The agreement will enable Citibank to

Emirates NBD steps up Emiratisation efforts

30 Oct 08 16:04
Group organizes an open recruitment day today from 10 am to 8 pm Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets, launched a full-fledged campaign to step up its Emiratisation efforts and promote the role of local talents

Escada's Creative Director, Damiano Biella to be Honored at a Celebration at Saks Fifth Avenue

30 Oct 08 16:04
WHO: Hilary Swank, Duffy, Amy Sacco, Damiano Biella, Heloise Williams, Miri Ben-Ari and more. WHAT: Ronald Frasch, President & CMO Saks Fifth Avenue and Amy Sacco Host a Celebration to Honor Escada's Creative Director, Damiano Biella and to Benefit Free

Moody's report explores CDS impact of Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy

30 Oct 08 15:59
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers has put the CDS market to an unprecedented test and has resulted in losses in the hundreds of millions dollars for a number of Moody's-rated firms, but these CDS market disruptions have not, in and of themselves,

Moody's rates Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's CPS

30 Oct 08 15:50
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a provisional rating of Baa1 to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ("BABL") issuance of AUD-denominated fully-paid mandatory convertible preference shares ("CPS"), with an initial mandatory conversion date on the 16

Fitch affirms MUFG banks on announcement of new issuance

30 Oct 08 15:48
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ's (BTMU) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation's (MUTB) ratings following the announcement by parent Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) that it plans to issue JPY390bn of preferred

Moody's revises SCFB Korea's D+ BFSR outlook to stable

30 Oct 08 15:46
Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook for Standard Chartered First Bank Korea's (SCFB) bank financial strength rating (BFSR) to stable from positive. Consequently, the BFSR -- which has had a positive rating outlook since May 4, 2007 - stays

TRIS Rating Assigns Issue Rating to “PF” at “BBB/Stable”

30 Oct 08 15:35
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has assigned a “BBB” rating with “stable” outlook to proposed issue of up to Bt520 million in senior secured debentures of Property Perfect PLC (PF). The rating reflects PF’s long track record in the