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Cabinet to give nod to draft rail deal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/05/2019
» The cabinet is set to approve a draft joint venture contract for the 225-billion-baht high-speed train development project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports at its meeting on Tuesday.
Precious trees to become 'cash crop'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/08/2018
» The forestry law will be amended to allow precious trees grown on private property to be felled, sold or put up as collateral with the bank without permission from the authorities, said Nathporn Chatusripitak, an adviser to the Prime Minister's Office.
Reform slate to precede next election
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/06/2018
» Six economic reforms will be enacted ahead of next year's general election in an effort to reduce income inequality, says the head of an economic committee.
New laws to boost private investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/12/2016
» The government expects private investment to flourish next year, boosted by generous tax perks, non-tax privileges and friendly investment conditions.
State enterprises get helping hand
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2016
» In a full-throttle push to pass key economic legislation, the cabinet yesterday approved several draft bills, including one governing state enterprises.
Cabinet offers perks to get SMEs to pay tax
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/08/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved tax incentives for owner-operated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that register as juristic persons and pay the right amount of tax.
Cabinet nod for public procurement draft
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft bill on public procurement, which will govern purchases made not only by all state agencies, but also by local administrative organisations, state enterprises, public organisations, independent organisations established under the constitution, state universities and state independent bodies.
Tax breaks announced for Eastern Corridor investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/06/2016
» Tokyo: The Thai government plans to increase income tax holidays for companies that invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), covering Chon Buri, Rayong and Chachoengsao provinces, from eight to 15 years in an effort to draw investment into the region.
Panel: 30 MHz up for bidding
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/07/2015
» The ad hoc digital economy committee has finally reached a consensus on the amount of bandwidth of the 1800-megahertz spectrum to be auctioned in November: a combined 30 MHz with two licences of 15 MHz each.
New PPP law to drive infrastructure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/12/2012
» The government expects the amendment of the public-private partnership (PPP) law will become effective early next year, which will affect tollway and motorway investments, part of the planned infrastructure projects worth 2 trillion baht.