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Debating green design

14/02/2012 : Although going green is widely hyped, design experts are optimistic about future designs that minimise waste of raw materials and are efficient.
Made for walking

14/02/2012 : The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.

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TRADE
Border economy projected to hit B1.8 trillion in four years
13/02/2012 : Thailand expects 15% annual growth in border trade until the end of its 11th National Social and Economic Development Plan in 2016.
CORPORATE TAXATION
Larger base could cut rate
13/02/2012 : Thailand's corporate tax rate could drop to just 15% if efforts to expand the tax base are successful, says Satit Rungkasiri, director-general of the Revenue Department.
THAI woos Nok for new no-frills venture
13/02/2012 : Thai Airways International (THAI) is reviving its plan to create yet another budget carrier following the failure to get its to partnership with Singapore-based Tiger Airways off the ground.
AVIATION
Struggling to gain altitude
13/02/2012 : Who said commercial airlines are good businesses?
MARKET MONITOR
Optimism lifts local equities but greek tragedy still a worry
13/02/2012 : Recap: The Stock Exchange of Thailand rose last week in line with regional markets on news that the European and UK central banks planned to inject more money into the financial system. Turnover in Thai stocks rose to 175.08 billion baht from 136.02 billion the week before.
The doctor is in
13/02/2012 : Making the right diagnosis helps a doctor determine the proper treatment for a patient, and the same principle can apply in the business world as well, says Rathian Srimongkol, the chief executive of Krungthai Card Plc.
TRAVEL MONITOR
As tourism booms, An Old 'Crisis may resurface
13/02/2012 : As Thailand's tourism industry gets set to soar again, a regional meeting on the global AIDS pandemic organised here last week has refocused attention on a rarely discussed subject: the extent to which Thailand's nightlife and entertainment industry contributes to the global spread of HIV/AIDS.
TOURISM
Chiang Mai has high hopes for UN forum
13/02/2012 : The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) meeting in Chiang Mai from May 3-5 will prompt visitor arrivals in the northern province.
Greece faces bailout showdown
11/02/2012 : Thousands of protesters massed in Greece under heavy police watch on Saturday after the government approved unpopular austerity cuts to get vital rescue funds and avoid the "chaos" of a default.
Gold prices for Saturday
11/02/2012 : The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 24,786.60 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 25,150 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.