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Jorakay plans new factory in Vietnam
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/05/2024
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesive, grouting products and construction chemicals under the Crocodile brand, plans to invest 300 million baht in 2028 to set up a factory in Vietnam to tap strong demand and expand its export base to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Dumping of cheap steel irks Tata unit
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2024
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker, remains worried as China continues to dump cheap steel exports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, as the Chinese economy decelerates.
Singapore’s foreign worker numbers dip first time in 10 quarters
Published on 30/04/2024
» The number of foreign workers in Singapore fell for the first time in more than two years, largely driven by a slump in construction jobs as builders complied with rules requiring reduced dependency on non-residents.
New finance minister given thumbs up
Business, Published on 30/04/2024
» Stock market analysts welcomed Pichai Chunhavajira as the new finance minister, saying the former Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) chairman is expected to actively oversee the capital market and push forward economic stimulus as the 2024 fiscal budget is ready for disbursement.
High hopes for new tourism minister
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/04/2024
» Now the new cabinet line-up has been settled, tourism operators are calling for greater unity between each ministry and related authorities to continue with the plan of making Thailand a tourism and aviation hub.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Regulator delays approval of NT foreign satellite plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/04/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has again delayed approval of a proposal by National Telecom (NT) for licences to operate a service using a foreign satellite.
Study on Land Bridge estate expected soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2024
» A study on the construction of a new industrial estate to support the government's proposed Land Bridge project is expected to be completed in 3-4 months, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Four companies to jointly invest in 15 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/04/2024
» Local power and waste management companies have teamed up to co-invest in 12 waste-to-energy power plants and three refuse-derived fuel production facilities in a move to support the state's bio-, circular and green economic policy.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.