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Growth soars to 18.9 per cent
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2013
» The Thai economy expanded sharply year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2012, reflecting a rebound from the impact of widespread floods in late 2011.
Transport strategy launched
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2013
» The government yesterday unveiled transport and logistics development strategies worth nearly 2 trillion baht, with the plans expected to go before the cabinet for approval within a month.
GMS needs $9bn more
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/01/2013
» The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is expected to need an additional US$9 billion to achieve full-fledged economic corridors spanning the six GMS countries, says the government's planning unit.
Think tank backs 419 projects for priority
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/01/2013
» A think tank has singled out 419 projects worth a combined 3.87 trillion baht for investment from 2013 to 2015.
Industry leaders push prudent project spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/01/2013
» With Thailand moving ahead with populist spending and big-ticket investments this year, the government is being urged to invest only in essential projects that help to enhance the country's competitiveness and cut operating costs for the private sector.
NESDB denies massaging figures to please government
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/08/2012
» The government's think tank insists the original export growth projection at 15.1% was based on data at the time and not inflated to please the administration.
New agency to give creative industries an infusion of funds
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/08/2012
» An agency will be set up to transform Thailand into a creative economy by gradually pushing creative industries to spearhead economic growth.
Farm sector restructuring suggested
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/08/2012
» Thailand is being urged to restructure its agricultural sector, as the country's primary farm products can no longer compete in the world market.
Think tank urges greater R&D for AEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/07/2012
» Research and development will play a significant role in upgrading existing Thai industries to increase their value and competitiveness after the implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), says the government's think tank.
ADB lends an academic hand to railway logistics study
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/06/2012
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is offering academic assistance for a study of Thai logistics.