Business News

21-11-2009
48th International Lions Club Meeting in Pattaya[172 views]

Grand Opening of the 48th International Lions Association or OSEAL in Pattaya with members from all over the world.
17-11-2009
Tesco-Lotus Concerned About New Retail Law[172 views]

November 16 2009 - Sir Terry Leahy, the President of Tesco Group, England, had a meeting with the Thai prime minister to discuss the draft of a new retail law. The draft was submitted to the prime minister on November 12, 2009 and the cabinet will review the draft on November 17, 2009.
16-11-2009
“Thailand Lift Your Game” was AFG Consensus[145 views]

In conjunction with their monthly sundowner evenings, the Australian Chamber of Commerce (“AustCham”) holds its subsidiary Automotive Focus Group (AFG) meeting shortly beforehand. This month’s meeting saw Mr. Frank Holzer from GM Thailand speak on the problems and competitors facing the Thai automotive manufacturing industry.
15-11-2009
Big ACCT Function at Pattaya’s Dusit-D2[155 views]

The Australian Chamber of Commerce (“AustCham”), held yet another successful “Sundowner” networking evening at Pattaya’s modern new Dusit-D2 Hotel on South Pattaya’s Second Road.
13-11-2009
REBA-ES Restructures With New Logo[181 views]

A recent meeting of the Real Estate Brokers Association - Eastern Seaboard (REBA-ES) was held in a new venue at Central Pattaya’s Montien Hotel, with the main discussions centering around their new logo and membership applications.
07-11-2009
Mediplex Announced at Nusa Playa, Pattaya[365 views]

A function was held on Friday night to announce the continued expansion of the Mediplex brand of alternative treatment center into the Pattaya City area. The focus of the event was the introduction of the DNA clinic into the proposed complex which is renowned for its new anti-aging technology.
04-11-2009
Grand Opening of Centara Beach Resort Pattaya[187 views]

Pattaya’s first themed beach resort hotel the “Centara Grand Mirage” (CGM), officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday the 3rd November 2009. The resort hosted a wonderful “Lost World – Indiana Jones” theme party, which was well received by over one thousand visitors and dignitaries alike, making it Pattaya’s “Party of the Year.”
31-10-2009
Businessmen Hear Top Speakers at Pattaya Dinner[183 views]

In an unusual combined British and American businessmen attended a network evening followed by a dinner, where two very experienced experts on Thailand’s present and future economic situation talked to the guests, followed by a question & answer session.
24-10-2009
New SCB Branch at North Pattaya Tesco-Lotus[676 views]

Pattaya’s newest branch of the “Siam Commercial Bank” (SCB) has opened on the Ground floor of the big “Tesco-Lotus” department store on Pattaya’s North Road. Long opening hours, seven days a week, with “one stop” banking facilities are just some of the advantages of banking with SCB.
24-10-2009
BCCT & GCCT Celebrate Octoberfest in Pattaya[180 views]

The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) combined with the German Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) to hold a well attended Oktoberfest celebration at the Hardrock Cafe on Pattaya’s Beach Road. This was sponsored by the Hardrock Hotel, Hemaraj Land & Development Public Company and The Coffee Co, which is a beverage distribution group.
21-10-2009
Pattaya Businessman Wins National Award[638 views]

Thailand’s famous businessman, Mr. Liam Ayudhkij (O’Keeffe) is known in Pattaya for his “Liam’s Art Gallery, but this is only a very minor side of the man who is the first man in Asia to be awarded the “Outstanding Achievers Award” by the Government of Ireland.
16-10-2009
Foreign Owners Likely to Revise Investment Policy[143 views]

Foreign investors may revise their investment policy in Thailand in the aftermath of the Central Administrative Court’s injunction against operations of 76 investment projects in the Mab Ta Put Industrial Estate in the eastern province of Rayong, according to a top industrial estate executive.
08-10-2009
Top Financial Advisors Visit Pattaya[390 views]

Pattaya’s American expat community were exceedingly lucky to be able to listen to advice from the best financial experts in the word at a recent seminar. They were sponsored by the well known financial planning company the “MBMG Group,” who were considered by “The Nation” as “Asia’s foremost professional advisory practice” and the main topic was “Why Americans should not keep their investments in the USA.”
03-10-2009
American Expert Teaches Pattaya’s Hairdressers[210 views]

Mr. Harold Pritchard, who US hair stylist with almost 40-years of experience in the hair dressing industry visited Thailand for a few days to impart his knowledge to local students, before flying off to Singapore to conduct another training session. This two day training session was held at Pattaya City Hall, and Harold Pritchard he stated, – “I am very pleased with the artistic talents of Thailand’s hairdressing students, and their willingness to learn something new.”
03-10-2009
Investors Worry About Court Suspension Orders[214 views]

Thailand’s Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij on Friday conceded that foreign investors are concerned over the Central Administrative Court’s order regarding 76 industrial projects in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate in the eastern seaboard province of Rayong suspending their operations.
24-09-2009
Pattaya’s New Centara Grand “Mirage Beach” Hotel[272 views]

The new Centara Grand “Mirage Beach” Hotel Resort Pattaya is located between Wong Amat Beach & Naklua Beach, North Pattaya Surprisingly, it is actually built on the original beach front land of the former Central Wong Amat Beach Resort, but here the similarity ends, as the Centara Grand Hotel comprises 555-high class apartment rooms.
02-08-2009
Pattaya Motor Show 2009 Kicks Off in Style[216 views]

A motor show was organized on the ground floor of Central Centre Pattaya, on 31st July, to display and promote all the latest models of major brands of vehicles on the market.
28-07-2009
Co-Investment Planned Between China & Thailand[201 views]

Chinese investors from business associations worldwide and leading Thai businesspersons have co-invested in trade valued at US$6.2 billion or some Bt210.8 billion as part of their effort to boost business synergy, according to Industry Minister Chanchai Chairungruang.
11-07-2009
Economist: Thailand Should Rely More on ASEAN[247 views]

The Thai economy should shift to rely more on Asian and intra-ASEAN markets, according to a leading economist.
03-07-2009
Investors Concerned by Political Instability[247 views]

Most foreign investors remain worrying about political uncertainties in Thailand because it could disrupt an implementation of various investment projects, according to Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) president Patareeya Benjapolchai.