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Rejig set for 'zero duty' on Chinese EVs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2017
» The government plans to revise its free trade agreement (FTA) with China concerning a zero import duty for electric vehicles (EVs) as it affects its incentives to attract EV manufacturers to invest in Thailand, says the Customs Department.
Thailand seeks to change FTA with China
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2017
» Thailand is seeking a review of the Thailand-China free trade agreement as the 0% import duty for electric vehicles could derail the country's plan to attract foreign manufacturers.
High-speed rail cost tipped to rise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2017
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has warned that financial costs of the 179-billion-baht Thai-Sino high-speed railway line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima will increase if the project is delayed, as record low-interest rates are starting to rise globally.
Ministry ready to borrow B170bn for rail project
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2017
» The Finance Ministry is ready to borrow 170 billion baht to finance the first phase of the Thai-Chinese railway project, according to its minister.
Submarine deal passes audit with flying colours
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy's submarine procurement project was clear and above-board, the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has concluded following an in-depth audit.
In search of a healthier puff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2017
» Thailand Tobacco Monopoly is making an unprecedented move: it is considering planting hemp and processing it for use in consumer products.
Sad state of city buses holds back economy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2017
» "Please make room for other passengers," a middle-aged female bus conductor shouted across the cramped cabin of an air-conditioned Bangkok bus during the Monday morning rush hour.
Super Zara indicted over NGV buses
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2017
» The Customs Department has started the indictment of Super Zara, the importer of 489 natural gas vehicle (NGV)-fuelled buses, for falsely claiming the vehicles were manufactured in Malaysia allegedly to avoid paying taxes.
Exim providing new SME loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2017
» The state-owned Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has rolled out a low-interest rate loan scheme bundled with free credit insurance, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in exports.
Deloitte predicts continued FDI inflow on solidity
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2017
» Thailand will remain a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) if the government manages to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects as planned, according to Deloitte Thailand.