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Cabinet orders quick 2nd bridge between Nong Khai and Laos
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/01/2022
» The cabinet has ordered the State Railway of Thailand to quickly design and build a second bridge from Nong Khai province to Laos, to connect to the new China-Laos railway.
'Reopen now or face collapse'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/10/2020
» Pailin Chuchottaworn, head of a panel steering the economic recovery, on Monday urged the government to reopen the country in order to prevent it from collapsing.
East-South 'Thai Bridge' project gains momentum
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2020
» The 900-billion-baht Thai Bridge project, aimed at building a new freight route from the East to the South, is expected to be discussed by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee today.
High-speed rail project gets B12bn budget boost
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/09/2020
» The cabinet yesterday gave permission for the Transport Ministry to increase its budget by 12 billion baht for the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project that is planned to run from Bangkok to Nong Khai province in the North.
Govt pushes B1.9bn organic hub plan
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/09/2020
» The government is pushing ahead with its 1.9-billion-baht plan to promote Thai organic products next year, a step aimed at turning the kingdom into Asean's organic farming hub, according to a spokeswoman.
Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
Somkid tells public not to panic
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked the public not to panic about the coronavirus outbreak or economic problems by giving assurances that Thailand will be steered through difficult times.
Somkid backing for embattled Lam
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Thursday voiced moral support for Hong Kong's embattled chief executive Carrie Lam, saying the semi-autonomous region of China remains full of potential despite ongoing protests.
Somkid eyes post-election economic leap
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/03/2019
» Thailand's economy will make a big leap after the general election on March 24 and Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will return as prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak told 2,000 investors on Monday.
Asian airlines to fly in more tourists
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2018
» The government's bid to woo tourists during the New Year got a boost after the private sector pledged to fly in more tourists, especially from China and Asean countries.