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Thailand Latest News Tue 6 May 2008

Thailand Latest News Tue 6 May 2008
SCB to launch 10-year subordinated debentures worth 20 billion baht to support business expansion and as long-term investment alternative for depositors

SCB to launch 10-year subordinated debentures worth 20 billion baht to support business expansion and as long-term investment alternative for depositors

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Bangkok 6 May SCB Siam Commercial Bank PCL. plans to issue 10 year term subordinated debentures assigned AA from the accredited Fitch Ratings for an aggregate amount of 20 billion Baht. A new serie of subordinated debentures has been launched to support its business expansion and will be counted as the Bank's tier 2read more

Schedule of Events of the Prime Minister's Office Tuesday May 7, 2008

09.00 Prime Minister visits Royal Thai Army, Ratchadamnoen Nok Rd., Bangkok. 10.30 Prime Minister visits Royal Thai Navy, Phra Ratcha Wang Derm, Arun Amarin Rd., Bangkok. 13.30 There are Representatives Meeting at Parliament Building. 13.30 Minister attached to the Prime Minister Office (Mr.Jakrapob Penkair) chairsread more

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Asianet Press Release

SYDNEY 6 May AsiaNet/InfoQuest THOMSON REUTERS... LONDON Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source ofintelligent information for businesses and professionals, todaypublished two issues of World IP Today, analyzing global patentactivity and technology innovations for the year 2007. www.scientific.thomson.comread more

TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS APPLAUD FIRST PATA CEO CHALLENGE

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Bangkok 6 May PATA Travel and tourism industry leaders offered glowing reviews for the first PATA CEO Challenge, held in Bangkok last week, describing it as "inspirational" and an "ambitious, brave and visionary event". Almost 97 per cent of delegates surveyed at the event, which focused on sharing industry bestread more

Microsoft Withdraws Proposal to Acquire Yahoo!

Asianet Press Release

REDMOND, Wash. 6 May PRNewswire AsiaNet/InfoQuest Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) "We continue to believe that our proposed acquisition made sense for Microsoft, Yahoo!read more

Discover True Pampering With New Indulgence Spa Package at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa

Discover True Pampering With New Indulgence Spa Package at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa

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Bangkok 6 May Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Soothe away the stresses of daily life and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul with the new Indulgence Spa package designed especially for you at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. We are offering a time to relax and pamper yourself with a visit to our acclaimed spa that willread more

AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Monday, May 5, 2008

Asianet Press Release

SYDNEY 6 May AsiaNet/InfoQuest MOBILE BANKING... WASHINGTON A new report from the global microfinance bodyCGAP predicts that, with the right market conditions, mobilebanking could reach large numbers of poor people who areoutside the formal financial system. www.cgap.org DOMAIN NAMES... NYON The most beautiful domainread more

Two giant Thai firms “KTC” and “Thai Airways” rock the industry with privilege - laden KTC - Royal Orchid Plus credit cards.

Two giant Thai firms “KTC” and “Thai Airways” rock the industry with privilege - laden KTC - Royal Orchid Plus credit cards.

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Bangkok 6 May KTC Mr. Pongsathorn Siriyodhin, Chairman (5th from right), Mr. Niwatt Chittalarn, President and CEO (4th from right), Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul, Senior Executive Vice President, Credit Card Business (3rd from right), Mr. Staporn Sirisinha, Senior Executive Vice President, Leisure Marketing Departmentread more

BOT: Commercial Banks Loan Rates

Bank of Thailand

Commercial Banks Loan Rates as of May 6, 2008 Bank MOR MLR MRR Ceiling* Default* Credit Card Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 7.1250 6.8750 7.3750 11.5000 15.0000 20.0000Krung Thai Bank 7.1250 6.8750 7.3750 11.5000 15.0000 Kasikornbank 7.1000 6.8500 7.3500 18.3500 22.3500 20.0000The Siam Commercialread more