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Thailand News Thu 23 May 2013
CELEBRATE L’APPART’S FIRST YEAR OF FINE DINING SOFITEL BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT
Chef Jeremy Tourret has been delighting diners at L’Appart since it opened one year ago. To celebrate the occasion he is offering a special menu of his most popular dishes. Available throughout June 2013, the exquisite menu includes amuse bouche, starters, main course meat and fish dishes and divine desserts.read more
Personalized Fitness
Unlike mega fitness clubs, InBalance Fitness of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square offers every member full attention; with personal trainers and fitness attendants on the floor at all time, offering personalized work out programs. Plus there’s no limit to the number of fitness activities to join, that include Yoga,read more
CU celebration
Create your own cocktail party and celebrate your Chulalongkorn University Commencement Day at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. During this special occasion receive a full array of complimentary offerings that include a photo backdrop, changing room, welcome punch, fancy themed decorations and a special lucky draw; allread more
30% Cash Back
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square offers guests a 30% Cash Back offer on new bookings made until 15 July, 2013 for stays between 1 June 2013 and 31 August 2013. The daily Cash Back entitles guests to use the eligible amount on food, beverages, room service, spa treatments, or even room upgrades throughout the period ofread more
The Moon Rises in the Heat of Bangkok
As the Full Moon rises, set the wild inner self free, let it rise from your soul during the Full Moon Party held at Concept CM2 of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square on Friday June 21. Go wild as the beat, ambiance and excitement of the tropical Koh Pa Ngan’s Full Moon beach party hits downtown Bangkok. Theread more
Rakuten TARAD.com Super Sale — 12 days of Super Bargains
Legendary shopping scheme arrives in Thailand; Entry to special prize lucky draw and discount of up to 50% await online shoppers Rakuten TARAD.com, one of Thailand’s leading e commerce marketplaces, will premiere its ‘Super Sale’ shopping extravaganza in Thailand on May 27. The sale, which will runread more
Photo Release: Makro Reaffirms its Commitment to Sustainability
Siam Makro Public Company Limitedrecently celebrated the opening of its newest store in Trat province with a tree planting led by Suchada Ithijarukul (center) Chief Executive Officer of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, along with executives, and over 140 employees. Together, theyplanted trees in one of a number ofread more
Dim Sum Galore at Bai Yun Restaurant, Banyan Tree Bangkok
It is time to indulge in an endless treasure trove of the best, scrumptious dim sums in town. Whether it is a family and friends gathering over the weekend or a lunch with business partners, during May and June. Bai Yun brings you an “All You Can Eat” extravaganza of these tasty dainty morsels served withread more
Rates of Exchange of Commercial Banks in Bangkok Metropolis (2002-present)
Last Updated: 23 May 2013 18:00 23 MAY 2013 22 MAY 2013 21 MAY 2013 20 MAY 2013 17 MAY 2013 16 MAY 2013 1 REFERENCE RATE : US DOLLAR (USD) 30.0020 29.7860 29.7500 29.8680 29.8030 29.6850 2 USA : DOLLAR (USD) 3 BUYING SIGHT 29.7381 29.5493 29.5135 29.6353 29.5597 29.4458 4 BUYING TRANSFER 29.8373 29.6477 29.6125read more
TRIS Rating Assigns “BBB+/Stable” Rating to Senior Debt Worth Up to Bt2,000 Million of “THANI”
TRIS Rating has assigned a “BBB+” rating to the proposed issue of up to Bt2,000 million in senior debentures of Ratchthani Leasing PLC (THANI). At the same time, TRIS Rating has also affirmed the company and existing senior debenture ratings of THANI at “BBB+”. The outlook remainsread more
BOT: Daily Exchange Rate
Weighted average Interbank Exchange Rate 30.002 Baht/US Dollar Average Counter Rates Quoted by Commercial Banks (Baht / 1 Unit of Foreign Currency) Country Currency Average Buying Rates Average Sight Bill Transfer Selling Rates UNITED STATES USD 29.7381 29.8373 30.1109 UNITED KINGDOM GBP 44.5692 44.7305 45.3683 EUROread more
BOT: Spot Rate and Swap Point
23 MAY 2013 22 MAY 2013 21 MAY 2013 BID OFFER BID OFFER BID OFFER Spot Rate : USD/THB 29.930 29.955 29.790 29.810 29.790 29.800 Swap point (in Satangs) Onshore 2/ 1 Month 5.200 5.400 5.300 5.500 5.450 5.550 3 Months 15.200 15.500 15.000 15.500 14.750 15.200 6 Months 28.750 29.250 28.500 29.000 28.000 28.500 Source: 1.read more
74% of Thai businesses want more tax guidance - even if it means paying more
Higher than the global average of 68% but lower than ASEAN at 86% The vast majority of businesses would welcome more global cooperation and guidance from tax authorities on what is acceptable and unacceptable tax planning, even if this provided less opportunity to reduce tax liabilities across borders, according toread more
Photo Release: Twin Pine and TMB Bank to Establish Thai Baht bond market for ASEAN Issuers
Twin Pine Consulting Co., Ltd (Twin Pine), a regional financial advisory firm with innovative solutions tailored to South East Asia, led by Mr. Adisorn Singhsacha (3rd from left), Founder and Managing Partner and Mr. Chiridacha Phungsunthorn (2nd from left), Partner, recently announced the joint initiatives with TMBread more
Photo Release: MakroAssists Local Retailer Shops, Opens New “Environmental Management” Store in Trat
The Governor of Trat, BenjawanAnpruang (center) recently presided over the grand opening ceremony of Makro Trat Branch, and joined Suchada Ithijarukul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, together with SomnuekKaewsrisuk, Store General Manager of Makro Trat, to present scholarships to studentsread more