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EEC is our only gateway to developed-nation status
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has been harshly criticised by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, for its "lack of people's participation". On the contrary, I believe the EEC will help boost the livelihoods of Thais and transform Thailand from a middle-income country to high-income status.
30 firms marked for EEC investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2017
» The government aims to attract 30 leading multinational firms to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), which is a designated to serve as Thailand's new growth engine with high-tech and innovative clusters, over the next two years.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
Thai-Chinese rail on fast track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says the construction of the delayed Thai-Chinese development railway project must start soon despite slow negotiations between Thai and Chinese officials.
Sommai goes after more tax cheats
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2015
» Finance Minister Sommai Phasee has instructed the Revenue Department to plug loopholes used to avoid paying taxes in a bid to boost the tax collection agency's revenue by at least 10%.
Government in a hurry for infrastructure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2013
» The government hopes immediately to kick-start its infrastructure investment spree in dual-track rail lines, four-lane roads and customs checkpoints after the 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill is passed into law.
Thailand could make a mint with coins
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/01/2013
» Thailand's industries have made major strides in recent years to position themselves as hubs for auto manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. But coin production?
Pridiyathorn: Sea change needed to bolster economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2012
» Thailand should be transformed from a production-based economy to a trade-based one, the better to cope with the global economic crisis, says former finance minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.
The trang tycoon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2012
» 'I looked at the world map and I found the Kantang River was right there. And I thought if I saw it, vessel operators must have seen it too. That is why I decided to develop a seaport on the river," says Yusob Buachey, chairman of Yusob International Kantang Port of the time he made the decision of his life.