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Thailand lags in Asean investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand urgently needs to upgrade its investment attractiveness, as the decline in foreign direct investment here contrasts sharply with a rise in neighbouring countries.
Yingluck still a drawcard, despite cynics
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can still fill seats when she speaks, despite reports that she is losing her touch with audiences.
Govt places flood battle before crops
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2012
» Flood prevention will take priority over crop irrigation in setting water management strategies for this year, the government announced yesterday.
Government urged to bridge the missing links
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2012
» The government has been urged to stick to the plans to improve connectivity among Asian countries, even though some of the projects were initiated by the previous government, according to business leaders.
Kittiratt touts benefits of WEF membership
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2012
» The private sector is being urged to join the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a bid to strengthen the role of the private sector in the global arena, with a projection of at least 20 more Thai entrepreneurs becoming members.
FTI chief tapped to oversee disaster fund
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/02/2012
» The government plans to issue bonds to finance the 50-billion-baht natural catastrophe insurance fund and appoint Phayungsak Chartsuthipol, head of the Federation of Thai Industries, as chairman to manage the fund.
Govt floats option for flood loans bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» The government will submit a bill seeking authorisation to borrow 350 billion baht in funds for its water management programmes if the charter court finds its funding decree unconstitutional.
Jewellery group foresees B400bn in exports this year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» The Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association expects to see industry exports worth 400 billion baht this year, up by 5-8% from last year, while urging exporters to improve their quality amid tougher competition.
Kittiratt admits policy delays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has admitted there were delays in implementing some government policies due to the flood crisis that hit the country for several months last year.
Insurance fund begins this month
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/02/2012
» The 50-billion-baht Natural Catastrophe Insurance Fund is expected to be implemented later this month, offering protection for households and businesses of all sizes against natural disasters nationwide at a combined insured sum of 1 trillion baht.