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State feels existing EEC target can be met
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2022
» The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.
On the fast lane to a hi-tech economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government remains committed to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), firmly believing investment value in the corridor will reach at least 300 billion baht this year as expected.
Somkid upbeat on HK's future
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2019
» Hong Kong: Despite ongoing protests in Hong Kong, Thailand remains confident about the potential of Hong Kong as a gateway for Thailand and Asean to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
EEC keen to sign deal with China's ZAEZ
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/04/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is scheduled to sign a strategic cooperation later this month with the administrative committee of the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) to support the government's flagship project.
In Hong Kong, Somkid hails Belt and Road infrastructure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/06/2018
» Thailand is eager to develop infrastructure projects linking to China's One Belt, One Road Initiative and create seamless connectivity within Asia, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Somkid looks to lure Chinese investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/06/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is scheduled to travel to Hong Kong and Shenzhen in southeastern China from June 27-29 to lure investors there to invest in infrastructure projects and 10 targeted industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
China-based Best Logistics commits B5bn for EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2018
» Best Logistics Technology, a Chinese comprehensive logistics supply chain service based in Zhejiang, is committed to investing 5 billion baht to develop logistics technology in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Russia floats joint tech fund
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2018
» Russia has proposed Thailand establish an innovation fund to promote joint investment in technology and innovation between the two countries.
Call for greater use of Penang port by Thais
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/09/2017
» Thailand is being urged to tap Malaysia's Penang port and work more closely to create better connectivity between it and Songkhla, boosting mutual marine shipments.
Labour of love
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/03/2017
» Nathporn Chatusripitak, gauged by his family name, will definitely ring a bell, though the surname is spelled slightly differently from that of Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, the chieftain of the government's economic team.