E85 off to slow start in face of limited number of FFVs

PTT Plc has become the first oil company in Asia to sell E85, but the 85% ethanol blended fuel will hardly be a money-maker for the first few months. In fact, the only customers for E85 will be car companies testing their imported flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the handful of drivers who have purchased them to date.

Those drivers who do fill up at the one PTT station carrying the fuel, near the entrance to the Bang Na-Trat expressway, will be getting quite a bargain. At 20.19 baht a litre, E85 costs 48% less than premium petrol, 30% less than gasohol 95 and 27% less than gasohol E20.

The retail price will be reviewed next week by the National Energy Policy Council, which will also set the levy paid to the state Oil Fund as well as the subsidy programme.

Prasert Bunsumpun, the PTT chief executive and president, said five FFVs were part of the test run, including the Volvo S40 and C30 and the Chevrolet Impala LT from General Motors.

''We plan to step forward to encourage automobile manufacturers to produce FFV cars here in parallel with the government's alternative fuel promotion,'' he said.

PTT plans to open E85 pumps at 14 stations by the end of this year and its subsidiary, Bangchak Petroleum, will launch E85 in October at 14 of its service stations.

Banpu exposes itself at The 5th China Henan International Investment & Trade Fair

In late August, Banpu showcased its exhibition booth in “The 5th China Henan International Investment & Trade Fair”, held at Zhengzhou International Conference and Exhibition Center, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, People's Republic of China. This event was jointly organized by The People's Government of Henan Province and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade with cooperation from several foreign chambers of commerce, aiming at promoting investment and trade as well as cooperation and development in Henan Province. The fair also provided an opportunity for investors from both domestic and abroad to exchange information, stimulating business cooperation/ development in the future.

Jeab – Pijittra

She is an actress who does not repetitiously appear in swimsuit, but once she does she makes a great sensation. Recently, Jeab – Pijittra Sirivejaphand showed her white and smooth skin again with two-piece swimwear on the cover of “Praew” magazine. She is praised as her sexy body shape. Some said that she looks better when she is chubby and some said that she wanted to promote her self. “No, I don’t! Every year many magazine contacts me, I disagreed with them if it’s not in my style.”

Ja – Natthaweeranuch Thongmee

There are so many things to search for “Ja – Natthaweeranuch Thongmee ”, so we can’t help talking with her. This time we in-depth talk about her love. After leaving out for a year, her love perspectives are changing everyday. I try to make good things but it’s too difficult because at the time I do it I hope for its good result but I must try to consider love as happiness

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Banpu Bowling Club 2008

Led by Khun Akaraphong Dayananda, SVP-Corporate Strategic Planning and the President of Banpu Sports Club, 72 Banpu management and employees joined the “Banpu Bowling Competition” held by Banpu Bowling Club in late August at BSC RCA Bowl. This activity is aimed at encouraging Banpu people to exercise more so as to have a good heath as well as heightening good relationship among them.

Yo Yosawadee

Yo is one of the front line models of Thailand that go for international level while got her job with a modeling house in Hong Kong a presenter of Coke Lite that on-air in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore. She appeared as main model on Elle Magazine in Singapore. Nowadays, she can be on catwalk in New York and especially in France that’s very hard for her to start at the first step on European fashion arena.

Miss Okamoto Memo Contest 2007

What is “Miss Condom”? Here, have a look!! It is “Miss Okamoto Memo Contest 2007” that “TUKKATAN” or Miss Atiporn Sonaya, senior students from Faculty of Humanities and Social Science at Burapha University, took this reward as her own.Presently, she is a presenter for “Safety Sex Campaign” to encourage youth having their safe sexual intercourses.

queaky clean bank boardscourtesy of Thailand's new Financial Institutions Development Act

Laws passed by the coup-appointed National Legislative Assembly (NLA) last year are causing a lot of changes in the way that business is conducted in Thailand.

Many would argue changes for the better, despite the fact that they were passed by a coup-appointed legislature. Much of the legislation was also railroaded through in a rush that left little time for the laws to be reviewed by members of the NLA

One theory is that much of the legislation passed was legislation left over from previous sessions of parliament that didn't make its way into law because it infringed on powerful vested interests in some way.

Thailand central banking news:Annual symposium, possible change in inflation target, delay in MPC appointment

After the 1997 Asian economic crisis, the Bank of Thailand formulated a new long-term anti-inflationary monetary policy that the central bank has adhered to without wavering to this day.
Since year 2000 the target of monetary policy has been to keep core inflation within a range of zero to 3.5% over the next two years.

The consumer price index measures the general level of prices for goods that households buy.
Core inflation is just the consumer price index without energy and fresh food goods which usually have more volatile prices than other goods.

The central bank is considering switching to using the consumer price index (headline inflation) instead of core inflation because core inflation has lagged headline inflation.

Production prices increased at a double digit pace in August (22% year-on-year) which clearly shows that there are inflationary pressures despite a recent decline in oil prices.

(Photo on right was taken during the BOT's annual economics symposium)

Thai Boxing [ Muay Thai ]

Muay Thai is a form of hard martial art practiced in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. The art is similar to others in Southeast Asia such as: Kun Khmer in Cambodia, Lethwei in Myanmar, Tomoi in Malaysia, and Muay Lao in Laos. Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand and is the country's national sport. Traditional Muay Thai practiced today varies significantly from the ancient art Muay Boran and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing.

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of the Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai ("nak muay") thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts.

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May – Pitchanart

Always in the position of sexy girl for “May – Pitchanart Sakhakorn”, she changes her character in movie “Yern Pae Lae Saymagutae”. Although she looks so poor like that bit men always familiar with her sexy image. So, we take a chance to show her sexiness for season greeting first.

pee - mai - sumonrat

Image of Pee Mai is an actress more than a model. In fact, her body is not suitable for photographing. She knows that she is a small shape, but she has just large up her busts and it makes her more perfect. There is some question how they are. She frankly replies “It’s nice!” She doesn’t know what peoples say, but in her opinion, “If I knew how well they are, they would have been done for long time ago.”

I have no idea what her last name is. But “ Pee-mai ” in Thai actually translates to “New Year”. So the next time you’re in Bangkok and celebrating Songkran, you can say to a Thai person “Sawasdee Peemai”.

Happy new year. There you go, learned something new didn’t ya.

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Students demand that the education minister resign

Fifty students aligned with the People’s Alliance for Democracy protest at the Education Ministry against the comment by Education Minister Somchai Wongsawat that they should steer clear of politics. APICHART JINAKUL
Education Minister Somchai Wongsawat probably had good intentions when he urged students not to take part in political activities, particularly the anti-government and pro-government rallies of recent days.

Those rallies have turned somewhat dangerous with one dead and many injured during clashes between the two groups of protestors and the police.

But students also have good reason to be interested in politics. Their futures depend on a strong, stable political system and they will some day have to take an active part in seeing that happen.
Many students realise this and that is why a group of about 50 students from Makkhawan Demonstration School of Ratchadamnoen university showed up at the ministry yesterday, demanding that the minister quit.

They placed a wreath outside the ministry on Ratchadamnoen Nok avenue with the message ‘‘In memory of the education minister, who has died in the hearts of young people.’’

The Makkhawan Demonstration School is actually the name of a group of students who regularly join the People’s Alliance for Democracy protest. They come from various schools and universites around the city.

Group head Sangtham Chunchadathan, a PhD student at Rangsit University, demanded Mr Somchai apologise and resign.

Krittin Dingkaew, a second-year student at Thammasat University’s faculty of law, said Mr Somchai’s ‘‘narrow-minded, unethical and immature’’ comments proved he was unfit to oversee the education ministry.

Natthapol Kanasap, a first-year student at Chulalongkorn University’s medical school, said: ‘‘We cannot stay idle with the government’s frequent use of force against protesters.
‘‘We are eligible to vote and have the right to participate in politics.’’

Increasing numbers of high school and university students are ignoring Mr Somchai's advice and are turning up at the PAD rally following the government’s use of force against protesters last Friday and the imposition of the state of emergency on Tuesday.

Kanokporn Promputthachat, Pachara Chamnanprai and Chaiwat On-kaew, high school students at Wat Makut Kasatayaram School, joined the rally in school uniform yesterday.

Ms Kanokporn said they served as security volunteers for the protesters, searching people for weapons between 7pm and 9pm.

Mr Pachara said: ‘‘We come to the rally to get first-hand experience on political demonstrations. Unlike the minister, our parents support us.’’

A supporter of the pro-government

A supporter of the pro-government UDD armed with a sword in front of Ratchadamnoen boxing stadium as he confronts PAD demonstrators. SAROT MEKSOPHAWANNAKUL

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Pang - Onjira Lamwilai

Onjira Lamwilai (Pang) was born in February 14, 1985 with 168 cm. height and 49 kg. of weight. Now she is a charming actress and frequently has her role on TV soap operas. She began her career by casting for a new model while she was 18 after finishing her high Scholl form abroad. After that many of advertising, fashion and movie always come to her.

Jane – Chompoonut Piyapanee

Recall for her sexiness, “Jane – Chompoonut Piyapanee” undressed and wore a swimsuit on the cover of “In Magazine”. “In fact, there were so many magazines asked for taking my photos after my appearance on films, but I was not available to do that. At the moment “In” asked again, then, I thought that it’s OK both of time and my age. I think it’s only one time for me, it’s enough.”

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Sathorn Square : Bangkok's first large office tower development in years

The Bangkok office market was the hardest hit Thai real estate market during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The vacancy rate reached 40%. There were several years of very high vacancy rate after that.

Over the last two to three years the market has recovered to the point where the market is tight (vacancy tighter) and there are fewer and fewer vacancies and possibly even a shortage of downtown office space. Supply has become a limiting factor. Statistics back this up:
The net take-up rate of additional office space from 2000 to 2005 averaged 310,000 square metres per year. Although the situation has been difficult over the last two years, Bangkok has still seen take-up averaging 180,000 sq m a year.

Supply has become the limiting factor in Bangkok's market for office space because only one office tower has been built in Bangkok since the Asian financial crash.

Those office towers already built are almost never available for sale. Owners are unwilling to sell their properties because this could be seen as a sign of financial difficulties.

Compared to other popular locations in Asia for corporate headquarters such as Singapore and Hong Kong, Bangkok's office rental rates are among the lowest and most affordable. Bangkok is still an attractive location for institutional property investors looking for international-standard office buildings.

An additional new regulatory factor may make building new office buildings even less likely in the future. Rumours suggest Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations will change to require all buildings of more than 10,000 square meters to get EIA approval. This will likely lengthen the development for any new office building.

The new Sathorn Square office tower

Sathorn Square, scheduled for completion in 2010, is the only office tower that has been built recently (See artist's impression of the completed building on the right).

The target rent for the Sathorn Square building, with a net space of 72,000 sq m, starts in the range of 800 baht per square meter per month and will rise as the building fills up.
The office tower will also have large floors of 2,000 sq m, something many large companies prefer for consolidating operations over fewer floors.

To keep the height of the development down, the five story car park is located underground.
The design uses sweeping curves to "draw your eye upward" and prevent the building from looking fat or big and blocky.

Best Bank in Thailand 2008 from Euromoney

SCB wins the prestigious award - Best Bank in Thailand 2008 from Euromoney

Euromoney recognizes Siam Commercial Bank as the “Best Bank in Thailand”

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) was recognized as the “Best Bank in Thailand 2008” by pre-eminent international finance magazine Euromoney at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2008 Asia Dinner held at the Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong on Thursday, July 17, where Mr. Charamporn Jotikasthira, SCB’s Senior Executive Vice President, had joined the dinner and accepted the award on behalf of the Bank.

SCB takes great pride in being the only Thai bank awarded in this program by Euromoney. This prestigious award also reflects and confirms the Bank’s dominant position as The Premier Universal Bank and Bank of Choice for customers, shareholders, employees, and community.

Miss Maxim World Wide 2006

Name : Siriporn Assavayutthakul

Nick Name: Bibee

Weight: 103

Height: 5' 7''

Let’s call it a Thai : " Thai women are very well-mannered and show extreme courtesy. They seem shy, but I think that is all a part of our tradition." Thai breaker:"I once went into the wrong toilet because I really had to pee. I startled a man peeing and saw him holding his...I made a fool of myself. "

Koh Samui

Koh Samui the second largest island in the Gulf of Thailand has undergone significant transformation sine 1970 as a hideaway of European Backpackers to become an inrnational Tourist Paradise to day. Koh Samui offers white sandy beaches,glittering sea,lush green vegetation and friendly people. Accommodation ranges from simple Hotel and Resort to luxurious Villa to Five-star Hotels some the finest in Southeast Asia.

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