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BoI gears up to snare aerospace investors for U-tapao
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has laid out a plan to attract aerospace investment at U-tapao airport in 2019 as part of the government's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development.
Draft air navigation bill progresses
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft bill for the air navigation law, allowing foreign investors who win Board of Investment (BoI) promotional privileges to own up to 100% of shares.
Existing estates to bolster EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/11/2018
» As much as 300,000 rai is being prepared for development into industrial areas for the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
New THAI boss envisions turnaround
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/10/2018
» Sumeth Damrongchaitham, 53, was officially appointed last month as president of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI).
Somkid orders BoI to actively corral FDI for tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/09/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has been told to accelerate the introduction of intensive schemes to promote investment in tourism and related industries.
U-tapao takes cues from Chinese aerotropolis
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/09/2018
» With airports functioning as crucial business magnets and economic drivers, the government is looking at twinning U-tapao airport with the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ) of Zhengzhou Xinzheng airport in Henan, China in the coming years.
Japanese firms more confident
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/07/2018
» Japanese companies remain confident in Thailand's business climate, buoyed by the country's growing economic prospects, according to the latest survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).
Free trade on agenda as Gen Prayut visits Europe
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2018
» Thailand is set to address a bilateral Thailand-Britain free trade agreement (FTA) during a six-day European trade mission led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, starting Wednesday.
AirAsia confirms US$150m investment in EEC facility
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/05/2018
» AirAsia Group has confirmed it will invest US$150 million (4.8 billion baht) in a maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) facility at the Eastern Economic Corridor's U-tapao airport.
Buri Ram airport told to speed up improvements
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/05/2018
» The cabinet yesterday ordered the Transport Ministry to accelerate the environment impact assessment (EIA) study to expand the Buri Ram airport to accommodate large aircraft by 2020.