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November 13, 2008

KTC revealed that within 9 months, revenue reached beyond Baht 8,813 Million, net profit hit Baht 420 million. Member base rose to 2.12 million accounts

KTC revealed that within 9 months, revenue reached beyond Baht 8,813 Million, net profit hit Baht 420 million. Member base rose to 2.12 million accounts

14 Nov 08 00:26
KTC pointed out that within the first nine months its careful business expansion policy for handling unstable economy helped the company generate the revenue of Baht 8,813 Million, which is 13% increment from the same period of last year, the net profit
Chill out 5 Baht

Chill out 5 Baht

13 Nov 08 23:20
Every Monday to Friday, continue launching supreme buffet promotion at ISO Restaurant of Nai Lert Park Bangkok, a Raffles International Hotel. At ISO Restaurant, the clock is on your side for “only Baht 5* per minute” promotion from now till
Photo Release: JET AIRWAYS WINS THE PRESTIGIOUS TTG TRAVEL AWARD 2008, FOR ‘BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE’

Photo Release: JET AIRWAYS WINS THE PRESTIGIOUS TTG TRAVEL AWARD 2008, FOR ‘BEST DOMESTIC AIRLINE’

13 Nov 08 23:02
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline was honoured with the much coveted ‘Best Domestic Airline Award’ for the Year 2008, at the 19th TTG Travel Awards 2008. The award was accepted by Mr. Gaurang Shetty, Senior Vice
Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar 38% to US$324 Million in Third Quarter of 2008

Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar 38% to US$324 Million in Third Quarter of 2008

13 Nov 08 22:51
Export Value Increases by Faster Rate Than Unit Shipments; North American Market Leads Export Value Growth at 40% Taiwan, which has the world’s second-largest bicycle industry, witnessed soaring exports during the third quarter as consumers bought
แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แนะนำ อัลบั้มออกใหม่ CENTINEX: Hellbrigade

แพลตตินั่ม มาร์เก็ตติ้ง แนะนำ อัลบั้มออกใหม่ CENTINEX: Hellbrigade

13 Nov 08 22:34
CENTINEX: Hellbrigade Format: CD Cat. No: CANDLE084CD Retail Price: 299 Baht Style: Death Metal Release Date: XX Oct’08 TRACKLISTING 1. Towards Devastation 2. One with Eternity 3. The Eyes of the Dead 4. Emperor of Death 5. Last Redemption 6.
Taiwan PC Makers Led Industry Growth in 3rd Quarter

Taiwan PC Makers Led Industry Growth in 3rd Quarter

13 Nov 08 22:15
PC Market Grew 15 Percent on Strength of Mini-Notebook Shipments, According to Market Research Firm Gartner; Acer, with 47.3 Percent Growth, Leads Gains During Period Taiwan personal computer makers such as Acer Inc. and Asustek Computer led global
Taiwan PC Makers Led Industry Growth in 3rd Quarter

Taiwan PC Makers Led Industry Growth in 3rd Quarter

13 Nov 08 22:15
PC Market Grew 15 Percent on Strength of Mini-Notebook Shipments, According to Market Research Firm Gartner; Acer, with 47.3 Percent Growth, Leads Gains During Period Taiwan personal computer makers such as Acer Inc. and Asustek Computer led global
Photo Release: Stars Love Cologne

Photo Release: Stars Love Cologne

13 Nov 08 22:08
Flew to Thailand! Choi Si-Won and Cho Gyu Hyun Korean teen pop stars from Super Junior band recently starred in the 12 Plus Love Cologne advertising and attended the opening party, organized by Mr.Vichien Santimahakullert, Marketing Director of Osotspa
The New Age of Real Beauty

The New Age of Real Beauty

13 Nov 08 21:55
The New Age of Real Beauty….. Every age has an ideal of beauty, interestingly this year MCOT Public Company Limited (Channel 9) has joined with Old Vajiravudh Students Association Under His Royal Patronage and come up with the fabulous
Kingston Invites You to Enjoy Hot Promotion at Commart Comtech Thailand’08 Display leader’s innovation and Reinforce Brand Awareness in Thailand

Kingston Invites You to Enjoy Hot Promotion at Commart Comtech Thailand’08 Display leader’s innovation and Reinforce Brand Awareness in Thailand

13 Nov 08 21:47
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, is going to display its highlight products and special promotions at Commart Comtech Thailand’08 to be held during November 13-16, 2008 at Queen Sirikit National
Photo Release: CEVA Recognized by Western Digital for Achieving Quality Management System ISO Award for the Newly Set-Up Finished Goods Inventory Hub in Thailand

Photo Release: CEVA Recognized by Western Digital for Achieving Quality Management System ISO Award for the Newly Set-Up Finished Goods Inventory Hub in Thailand

13 Nov 08 21:16
Photo Caption: Mr. Winfried Kiesbueye (right), Managing Director of CEVA Thailand, and Mr. Roy Tan (2nd from left), CEVA Thailand’s Country Manager - Freight Management, received Certificate of Recognition from Western Digital (Thailand)’s
Photo Release: Bangkok Bank grants certificates to students participating in the 50th class of Student Internship Program

Photo Release: Bangkok Bank grants certificates to students participating in the 50th class of Student Internship Program

13 Nov 08 21:02
Bangkok Bank Executive Co-chairman Piti Sithi-Amnuai presided over a ceremony for the Student Internship Program (SIP) for 2008 and presented certificates to students who have completed the course. It is the 50th SIP training program organized by the
Better Traffic flow at Bon Marche

Better Traffic flow at Bon Marche

13 Nov 08 20:32
Attention! Shopping fans of Bon Marche market park can now enjoy an easy traffic flow and convenient parking with 500 guaranteed parking spaces. The improvement is part of Bon Marche branding program to achieve utmost customer satisfaction. Come and
Celebrate Thanksgiving At Marriott Cafe of Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa

Celebrate Thanksgiving At Marriott Cafe of Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa

13 Nov 08 18:34
The day of Thanksgiving is approaching so gather your family and friends for the special celebration of food and feasting at Marriott Cafe of the Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa on the 27th November. The American thanksgiving tradition dates back to the
Special Chinese Dish of November at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok

Special Chinese Dish of November at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok

13 Nov 08 17:48
Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok is proudly to present the highly regarded Sea Cucumber, the centre piece at Loong Foong Chinese Restaurant the fine dining in November with “Braised Sea Cucumber with Goose Legs”. This marine animal is known to
Photo Release: Mentor International and HSBC present a professional development seminar“Creating Success – A Career in Art and Design”

Photo Release: Mentor International and HSBC present a professional development seminar“Creating Success – A Career in Art and Design”

13 Nov 08 17:11
Mentor International, a leading overseas educational consultancy in Thailand, recently held a professional development seminar called “Creating Success – A Career in Art and Design”. The seminar was organized in collaboration with HSBC
PHILIPS’ INTELLIGENT PILL TARGETS DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND TREATMENT FOR DIGESTIVE TRACT DISEASES

PHILIPS’ INTELLIGENT PILL TARGETS DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND TREATMENT FOR DIGESTIVE TRACT DISEASES

13 Nov 08 16:31
At this week’s opening of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition (Atlanta, USA, November 16-20, 2008) Philips Research will announce its new intelligent pill technology “iPill”,
Photo Release: GEN held an extraordinary meeting

Photo Release: GEN held an extraordinary meeting

13 Nov 08 15:14
General Engineering Public Company Limited (GEN), a leading pilling service provide, recently organized its 2nd extraordinary meeting chaired by Mr. Kamol Ieosivikul (2nd left), GEN Chairman, Mr. Vichaya Chatikavanij (2nd right), GEN Chief Executive
Wall Street Institute Invites Camera Lovers to Photo Workshop with Award-Winning Thai Photographer

Wall Street Institute Invites Camera Lovers to Photo Workshop with Award-Winning Thai Photographer

13 Nov 08 14:38
Wall Street Institute, the English language school known for pioneering the Total English Environment curriculum, is inviting young photo enthusiasts to learn valuable snapping tips from Anek Wongpaitoonpiya, winner of the 2008 photography competition
Photo Release: Manpower joined as part of CSR Asia Summit 2008

Photo Release: Manpower joined as part of CSR Asia Summit 2008

13 Nov 08 14:29
Manpower (Thailand) Co., Ltd. – Thailand’s leading recruitment company, led by Mr. Simon Matthews (center) Country General Manager, joined as a guest speaker in a special discussion entitled “Tackling Human Trafficking along Supply

TMB Bank appoints new heads for wholesale banking, SME banking and HR.

13 Nov 08 23:06
TMB Bank Public Company Limited today announced that it has appointed new chiefs for its wholesale banking and SME banking businesses , and a new head of human resources. These new appointments will form the senior management team TMB Bank directly under

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Thursday Nov 13, 2008

13 Nov 08 22:31
DIABETES DAY... BRUSSELS - Diabetes Activists Worldwide Organize Events to Draw Attention to Growing Pandemic With the Focus on Diabetes in Children and Adolescents http://www.worlddiabetesday.org BEAUTIFUL BOTTOMS.. PARIS - Melanie Nunes Fronckowiak,

Autodesk to Roll-out Ranges of 3D Animation Softwares

13 Nov 08 21:38
Autodesk to Roll-out Ranges of 3D Animation Softwares High Time for Graphic Designers, Film Editors, Animators, 3D Gurus to Exercise Imagination with 3D Software, Promised to Blow Your Mind Away!!!! Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 16.00-20.00 hours, at

PTTEP Wins Gas Exploration Rights in Indonesia

13 Nov 08 21:33
PTTEP, in its endeavor to strengthen its foreign investment profile, won the petroleum exploration rights for Block Semai-II, adding them to the investment profiles in Indonesia. Mr Anon Sirisaengtaksin, the CEO of PTT Exploration and Production Public

CEVA Recognized by Western Digital for Achieving Quality Management System ISO Award for the Newly Set-Up Finished Goods Inventory Hub in Thailand

13 Nov 08 21:10
CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Western Digital of Thailand - one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders - for its successful achievement of ISO

BLACK VANILLA THE WORLD’S RENOWNED DINING EXPERIENCE OPENS ITS DOORS ON 10TH DECEMBER

13 Nov 08 20:02
Black Vanilla, the first ever dining entertainment experience in Thailand opens next month in At Black, a modern style venue, next to the entrance of the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The event is produced by Bangkok based B-Concept Media Entertainment

UN calls for more integrated approach to manage rapid urban growth in Asia

13 Nov 08 19:00
UN calls for more integrated approach to manage rapid urban growth in Asia Largest gathering on urban air quality management takes place in Bangkok Policy-makers in Asia and the Pacific need to take a more integrated approach in managing urban growth in

ASIA’S AIR QUALITY IMPROVING, BUT STILL FAILS TO REACH WHO STANDARDS, SAYS NEW CAI-ASIA CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

13 Nov 08 18:57
Although air quality in Asian cities has been improving, the level of most pollutants is still above the guideline values of the World Health Organization, said Sophie Punte, incoming executive director for CAI-Asia Center, at the opening session of

Asia’s City Planners Could Emulate Singapore’s ntegrated Land Use and Public Transport System

13 Nov 08 18:54
Asia’s rapidly growing cities need to follow the models of Singapore, as well as some European cities, in developing integrated and sustainable public transport systems. They also need to include land use planning so that people can travel more

Asia’s City Planners Could Emulate Singapore’s ntegrated Land Use and Public Transport System

13 Nov 08 18:54
Asia’s rapidly growing cities need to follow the models of Singapore, as well as some European cities, in developing integrated and sustainable public transport systems. They also need to include land use planning so that people can travel more

Beijing’s Shi Han Min wins award for improving air quality for Olympic Games – and well beyond

13 Nov 08 18:51
Shi Han Min, director of Beijing’s Environmental Protection Bureau which led the effort to clean up the capital’s air for the 2008 Olympic Games, today became the first winner of the Kong Ha Award for excellence in air quality management.

Rising Stars Now Eclipsed By Fallen Angels, Article Says

13 Nov 08 16:19
Globally, the number of issuers poised to migrate up the credit spectrum decreased to 14 issuers, one less than last month's count and two higher than the 48-month low of 12 issuers in July, said an article published today by Standard & Poor's. Global

Teleconference: Global Outlook For The Oil & Gas Industry; Thursday, 11/13/08 @10:30 a.m. EST

13 Nov 08 16:18
Standard & Poor's will hold a global telephone conference call on Thursday, Nov. 13 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the outlook for the oil and gas industry. The speakers from the Standard & Poor's Energy Ratings Team include Thomas Watters,

Fallen Angels Exceed Rising Stars, With 57 More Poised For Downgrades, Article Says

13 Nov 08 16:14
Globally, seven more entities moved to speculative-grade territory since our last monthly fallen angels report, said an article published today by Standard & Poor's. This brings the year-to-date tally to 40 issuers, affecting US$205.97 (€160.51)

MAS: Actions taken to protect interests of Lehman Minibond noteholders

13 Nov 08 16:14
MAS has been informed by HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd, the trustee for the Lehman Minibond notes programme, that in view of current market conditions, it decided to take certain steps in the interests of noteholders. Specifically,

GE Consumer Finance to be renamed Shinsei Financial Co

13 Nov 08 16:11
Shinsei Bank, Limited, a leading diversified Japanese financial institution, announced that it will change the name of its newly acquired subsidiary, GE Consumer Finance Co., Ltd., to Shinsei Financial Co., Ltd. Shinsei Financial Co., Ltd. will play a

Shinsei's Thierry Port? resigns, Masamoto Yashiro to lead bank

13 Nov 08 16:09
Shinsei Bank, Limited, announced that President and CEO Thierry Porté submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors today, November 12, 2008, and that the Board accepted his resignation, effective today. Masamoto Yashiro, previously the

Lilly Announces Major Donation of Insulin to International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child Program; Initial Focus Will Be on Sub-Saharan Africa

13 Nov 08 16:08
Donation of more than 800,000 insulin vials to provide free life-saving medicine to an estimated 24,000 children over four years Eli Lilly and Company today announced it intends to donate more than 800,000 vials of insulin to the International Diabetes

KFH mulls investment with Global Singaporean Projects Agency

13 Nov 08 16:05
Al-Omar: External Expansion turns KFH into Global Islamic banking Symbol Kuwait City, 11 November 2008. Mr. Mohammed Al-Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has indicated the expansion for Kuwait Finance House has made it a centre

Seoul International Finance Conference 2008 (SIFIC 2008)

13 Nov 08 16:03
Under the theme “Amid Global Economic Uncertainty: Seoul’s Challenges and Strategies as a Financial Center” the Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted the annual 2008 Seoul International Finance Conference (SIFIC 2008) at the Lotte Hotel

Moody's: No rating impact from Santander's proposed rights issue

13 Nov 08 16:01
Moody's Investors Service commented that it sees no impact on Banco Santander, S.A. (Banco Santander)'s ratings arising from the proposed € 7.2 bn capital increase announced om Monday. The capital increase, that will take the form of 1 new share for

“BAY Debentures’ coupon rate set at 5.10% per annum”

13 Nov 08 16:00
Mr. Tinnawat Mahatharadol, Head of Treasury of Bank of Ayudhya PCL, said the coupon rate of the Bank’s 3-year Debentures No. 3/2551 Due B.E. 2554 in the total amount of THB 10 billion, which will be offered to both institutional and retail

TRIS Rating Upgrades Company Rating of “ADLC” to “A-” from “BBB+” With “Stable” Outlook

13 Nov 08 15:00
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has upgradeed the company rating of Ayudhya Development Leasing Co., Ltd. (ADLC) to “A-” from “BBB+” with “stable” outlook. The upgrade is based on the enhancement of ADLC’s stand-alone

TrueMove today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to Thailand in the coming months.

13 Nov 08 14:21
About TrueMove TrueMove, a subsidiary of True Corporation Plc, Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider and leader in convergence lifestyles, offers innovative and high-quality wireless communications services on its nationwide

TrueMove today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to Thailand in the coming months.

13 Nov 08 14:21
TrueMove today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to Thailand in the coming months. About TrueMove TrueMove, a subsidiary of True Corporation Plc, Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider and

CNN ADOPTS MYCLICK’S IMAGE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY FOR DIRECT ACCESS TO CNNMOBILE.COM

13 Nov 08 14:15
CNN International in conjunction with MyClickฎ today announces the launch of CNN MyClickฎ, an application that allows users to directly connect to CNN’s free* mobile news site at cnnmobile.com utilizing camera mobile devices. Users can now take a