FTI to offer energy-saving software to logistics operators
Thailand's total energy expenditure is expected to edge down to 16-17% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the next three years from 18-19% thanks to greater energy-saving measures in the transport sector. Thibodee Harnprasert, chairman of the logistics and transport management (LTM) panel of the Fe…
TrueVisions piggybacks on internet cable service
TrueVisions, the leading pay-TV operator, is shifting its focus to widen its subscriber base through the cable network of True Online, parent True Corporation's internet subsidiary. A bundled package featuring TrueVisions and True Online services was launched yesterday. The "Enjoy" package offers …
New DTAC app cultivates farm sector
Total Access Communication (DTAC) is tapping the masses by targeting the farm sector in the Northeast with a planned network investment of 7 billion baht this year. The latest project of Thailand's second-biggest mobile operator follows the recent roll-out of its TriNet 3G service. DTAC's new mobi…
Changes to BA's London flights ahead
British Airways (BA) is changing its Bangkok-London flights to reflect a new operating environment. Starting on Oct 27, the changes include use of smaller aircraft, daytime departures from Bangkok and all flights landing at Heathrow airport's new Terminal 5 (T5). The termination of BA's cooperatio…
Looks for synergy with other Charoen units
Oishi Group and Fraser and Neave Ltd (F&N), the beverage giants controlled by tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, are moving to reap the benefits from their synergy, starting with a joint logistics system that will see products of both firms reaching new international frontiers. Marut Buranasetku…
PM urged to take amnesty stance
The Democrat Party has called on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to clarify her stance on the reconciliation and amnesty bills. Democrat MP for Rayong Sathit Pitutecha yesterday handed a letter making the demand to the public service centre at the Prime Minister's permanent secretary office at G…
Chalerm requests review of top court's role
Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has asked the top brass at the Justice Ministry to study the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, a ministry source says. He made his request yesterday at a meeting with Justice Minister Pracha Promnok and …
TAT veteran selected to lead agency
Thawatchai Arunyik, deputy governor for the domestic market at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has been chosen as the agency's new governor, effective Dec 21. He will succeed the current governor, Suraphon Svetasreni. The agency's five-member selection committee unanimously picked Mr Thaw…
70 opposition MPs to debate budget bill
Around 70 opposition MPs have expressed an interest in debating the 2.5-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2014 fiscal year, chief opposition whip Jurin Laksanavisit says. Concerns over public debts are likely to dominate the two-day extraordinary House session for the budget debate on May 29 to 30,…
Panel opts to curb selected senator clout
A parliamentary committee vetting charter amendments yesterday moved to restrict the power of appointed senators. The committee, chaired by Pheu Thai MP Samart Kaewmeechai, decided the 75 appointed senators should not be allowed to appoint or impeach political post holders when 45 of their elected …
