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    Getting soft power right

    Life, Published on 08/01/2024

    » After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.

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    SIBS 2023: Selangor’s Premier Business Summit Ignites Economic Prospects

    Published on 26/09/2023

    » The stage is set for a grand economic spectacle as Invest Selangor Berhad officially launched the highly anticipated Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2023. Scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 October 2023, SIBS 2023 aims to showcase Selangor as a premier global investment destination and is expected to draw a staggering 50,000 trade visitors from across the region.

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    AIA presses on with portfolio diversification

    Business, Published on 31/01/2023

    » AIA, Asia's largest publicly-listed life insurance and securities group, is looking to expand its portfolio to logistics and real estate-related projects in markets such as Thailand amid economic uncertainties.

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    Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok

    Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018

    » If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.

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    Rolling out the red carpet

    Life, Published on 02/01/2018

    » Music, movies, malls and more: What to expect in 2018.

  • News & article

    BOI’s Incentives in the EEC

    Published on 28/02/2017

    » <b>Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Rayong Provinces</b> have been designated for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a pilot project for the economic development of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Over the past 30 years, these three provinces have been developed to support the fast growing industries. It was the “eras of industrial revolution”. In 1987, Map Ta Phut industrial estate was established and it was the beginning of the development of Thai heavy industry, such as petrochemical, auto and electronics industries. These eras are also called Thailand 3.0. Today, Thailand is ready to move forward to the era of Thailand 4.0.

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    Thailand's lack of internet freedom

    News, Published on 23/12/2016

    » Earlier this year, the Thai government announced its desire to create an economy of fresh new businesses through a 20-billion-baht ($555 million) fund.

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    NCL sees regional potential for full-service model

    Business, ShareInvestor, Published on 27/03/2015

    » NCL International Logistics Plc, which listed on the Market for Alternative Investment last November, is a logistics solutions provider to industries ranging from petrochemicals and industrial goods to agriculture. Chief executive Kitti Phuathavornskul discusses the company's strategy and outlook.

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    Tourism show in Muang Thong Thani

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/05/2015

    » The Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+) 2015 event will kick off on June 3 at the Exhibition Centre Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani.

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    Batman movie bloodbath

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/07/2012

    » In a scene chillingly similar to the Batman movie on the screen, a black-clad gunman opened fire in a packed US cinema, killing 12 and wounding 59.

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