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Opening of checkpoint in Yunnan to expedite Thai fruit exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2024
» China inaugurated a new checkpoint at the port of Guan Lei in Yunnan province on Aug 5, expediting the exportation of Thai fruit via the Mekong River.
Tong Chom markets key to aiding grassroots economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/04/2023
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Tong Chom (must-see) markets nationwide this year to stimulate the grassroots economy, with the aim of generating revenue of 1.9 billion baht this year.
Rail projects sped up to reduce costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2022
» The government is accelerating the construction of the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail linking Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai and the double-track rail route linking Khon Kaen to Nong Khai worth a combined 330 billion baht as it aims to reduce logistics costs to 11% of GDP by 2027 from 13.8% in 2021.
State allocates B1.56bn for water management
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved 1.56 billion baht of spending for water management allocated from the central budget of fiscal 2022.
Commerce officials promoting Chinese investment in Asean
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2018
» The Commerce Ministry wants to promote coordination of economic development between countries of the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) and China, aiming to attract more Chinese investment and a cushion against impact from the Sino-US trade row.
Chiang Khong focus of border SEZ
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2018
» Chiang Khong district in Chiang Rai province is highly likely to be chosen to develop a cross-border special economic zone (SEZ) in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.
Cross-border zone in North could boost trade links
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2018
» The government is studying the feasibility of establishing a cross-border economic zone in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.
Strong June sentiment on growth signs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/07/2018
» Thai business confidence improved in June, boosted by the government's economic stimulus measures, a weaker baht, which is good for tourism and exports, growing border trade and recovering farm prices.
MoUs signed with China for support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/04/2018
» The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and the Mekong Institute as a commitment for China to provide financial support worth US$1.7 million (53 million baht) for three years to help enhance intra-regional economic links among the Mekong subregion.
For Thai exports, winners and losers seen under AEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2013
» Prospects for Thai exports to Asean markets are not as promising as hoped, with several Thai agricultural products in a worrisome condition, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.