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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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SCG sees temperate residential demand
13/02/2012 : Siam Cement Group (SCG) expects a moderate 4-5% increase in cement sales this year on forecasts that demand in the residential market will remain slow over the next six to 12 months as homebuyers delay their decisions due to flood concerns.
BRIDGING THE GAP
Coaching ceo to be a coach
13/02/2012 : 'Khun Kriengsak, I want you to help me to be a coach to my team," says Sompan.
AGRIBUSINESS
Indian rice exports taking toll
13/02/2012 : Thai rice exporters are starting to suffer from an inability to export to the global market and some may cease operating if sales don't improve in the next six months, say industry executives.
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.
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.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Thai offices abroad told to go on the offensive
11/02/2012 : Thai trade officials stationed abroad are being urged to find more channels for Thai farm exports and be more aggressive in engaging local partners.
ENERGY
PTTEP Bongkot South project moves ahead of schedule
11/02/2012 : PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) will start production in the Gulf of Thailand's Bongkot South block next week, three months earlier than expected.
MONEY LAUNDERING
Amlo: Thailand facing international blacklist
11/02/2012 : Thai businesses could suffer enormous losses if Thailand fails to strengthen its legal and regulatory framework against money laundering, warned local financiers and regulators.