Showing 1 - 5 of 5
Consumer sentiment continues rise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2017
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the second straight month in September, backed by strong exports and improved growth forecasts, but concerns about uncontrollable risks still weighed, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
As Asia focuses on renewables, Russia likes oil
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 11/07/2017
» With the rise of renewable power, many nations are considering power-generating systems that will minimise the impact on the environment. Some countries, however, still believe in fossil fuels, vowing to dig up more oil through land and sea exploration.
Tak to get first border SEZ, heavy industry still on hold
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/09/2016
» The government's attempt to launch the first special economic zone (SEZ) in Tak province is expected to start by early next year with a border trade facilitation zone, but an industrial estate zone for heavy industry is unlikely to be set up in the near term, say local businesses.
Wastewater to power industry
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/09/2016
» Technology for producing power from wastewater is set to generate more electricity for industrial estates and communities soon, says a waste-to-power producer.
New Jetro president offers policy advice
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 25/08/2016
» Thailand is on course to escape the middle-income trap by changing from an export-reliant country to a self-reliant one whose economy is supported by domestic consumption, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).