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BoI entices charging stations
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved new promotional privileges for charging stations for a wider range of electric modes of transport, including boats, laying the groundwork for infrastructure required for mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
Isan Economic Corridor requested by private sector
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/12/2018
» On the heels of the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the private sector in the upper Northeast is proposing the government establish the Isan Economic Corridor (IEC) scheme.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
Cabinet mulls B59bn of megaprojects
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/07/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged a raft of proposed infrastructure development projects worth 59 billion baht for the lower Northeast as the government concluded its two-day cabinet trip to Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen provinces in the region.
'Nothing political' in mobile cabinet meet
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/07/2018
» The two-day cabinet trip to the northeastern provinces of Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen is aimed at tackling local problems and there is nothing political about it, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.
NESDB: Transport projects a boon to investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/05/2018
» Construction of 18 infrastructure projects worth 724 billion baht announced for 2018 is expected to boost investment this year.
Tomato belt continues to thrive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2018
» Tao Ngoi district in Sakon Nakhon has been famous for decades as the tomato production hub of the Northeast.
Transport dash gathering steam
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/12/2017
» The cabinet over the next few weeks is likely to stay busy approving key big-ticket infrastructure projects, including the signing of a deal on the maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at U-tapao airport between Thai Airways International and partners, including Airbus.
Second-phase double-track projects headed for cabinet
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/12/2017
» The second phase of double-track projects, worth 398 billion baht and covering nine routes running a combined 2,217 kilometres, is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval later this month or early next year, says the state planning unit.
Aviation reform plan gets nod
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2017
» The government approved on Monday an aviation reform plan that aims to enhance Thailand's status as the region's aviation hub and establish a centre for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).