Economics seminar to look beyond election

The Nation (1 November 2007)

The upcoming 20th Thammasat Economics Association Annual Seminar entitled "Thailand Economic Outlook 2008: Hopes from the Election" will provide a venue for experts to discuss the urgent tasks that need undertaking after the general election.

Association president Naris Chaiyasoot said the seminar - to be held at the Imperial Queen's Park Hotel on November 6 - aimed to paint a more comprehensive picture of the economic situation: the challenges, opportunities, obstacles and a vision of future prospects. Political instability has drawn the attention of the business sector and the general public to what the state of affairs may be after the election instead of focusing on the future direction of the economy - the very driving force of a country's growth and well-being - he said. Expert speakers include Narongchai Akrasanee, Supavud Saicheua, Nipon Poapongsakorn, Pranee Tinakorn, Santi Vilassakdanont, Praphad Phodhivorakhun, Thanit Sorat and Krunn Prajuabmor. The seminar will then break into panel discussion groups with these key speakers, plus Pakorn Malakul Na Ayudhya and Vilas Desho.

Thailand Post lowers fee

Despite rising oil prices, Thailand Post has reduced its service fee for "Messenger Post", a document and parcel delivery service in Bangkok and peripheral areas, in a bid to attract more customers. Corporate and marketing communication manager Parisa Pananond said yesterday that the minimum fee from today would be Bt80 for parcels weighing no more than 500 grams.
The service will guarantee that parcels reach their destination within 30 minutes if the distance is a maximum of 10 kilometres.
Customers can also enjoy an additional service for parcels weighing up to two kilograms and being sent up to 100km.

Launch for luxury condo

TCC Capital Land has arranged a soft launch of its Bt1.7-billion luxury condominium project The North Park Place from tomorrow to Monday at Rajpruek Golf Course on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road in Bangkok. CEO Chen Lian Pang said the project would offer discounts of up to 6 per cent. The first 45 customers to book a unit can join a golf challenge.