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Sino-Thai railwork set for December
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/09/2016
» The draft contract for the Sino-Thai high-speed railway should be finalised in October, and the first phase of construction is now expected to start in December, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Sino-Thai rail project put back on track
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/09/2016
» Nanning: Construction for the first phase of the Sino-Thai high-speed railway is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year as bilateral talks between the two governments are wrapping up, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
Planned border SEZs no magic bullet, says TDRI
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2015
» The government's planned special economic zones (SEZs) in border provinces should focus on developing value-added and innovative products from the knowledge-based sector to enhance the country's competitiveness, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Megaprojects not a quick fix, warns Credit Suisse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/05/2015
» The government's ambitious infrastructure projects may not be a "magic bullet" for full-year economic growth after all, says a Credit Suisse executive.
Somkid: Prepare SMEs for AEC now
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/03/2015
» Thailand should undertake reforms to beef up competitiveness in preparation for the fast-approaching Asean Economic Community (AEC), says Somkid Jatusripitak, chairman of the advisory board to the prime minister.