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Thailand’s new semiconductor incentives timed to support rising E&E Investment – Thailand Board of Investment
Published on 20/08/2021
» The incentives Thailand announced recently to promote investment in the manufacturing of semiconductors and related industries, as well as research and development, aim to further strengthen Thailand’s electronics supply chain at a critical juncture when the sector sees rising investment in face of global challenges, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said.
Soldiers grab almost third of cabinet
Published on 29/08/2014
» The Prayuth 1 cabinet line-up is reportedly completed and will be submitted for royal endorsement in the last week of September.
300 baht minimum daily wage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» 300 baht minimum daily wage policy starts on April 1st & with up to 40% wage increases many companies worry. Last ditch legal effort to stop policy.
Foreign Direct Investment: Charting the future
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2012
» Years of political conflict and recent floods may be cause of reduced foreign investment in Thai economy. Electronics at 25% is important sector to watch.
Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2011
» Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.
Floods: Hard drives jump in price
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2011
» With 25% of global hard drive production in Thailand, a global shortage & 20% price hikes for many months projected.
Flood damage: Quick repair
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2011
» Goal of 45 days for reopening factories & saving jobs of 400,000 workers in 1,300 factories once flood waters go down.
Hard-disk drive industry hit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/10/2011
» After floods inundate hard-disk drive factories, producers may move to other countries to avoid a global supply shortage.
Japan investor post-flood wish list
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2011
» Japanese business suggestions for improvement include more accurate information. Floods biggest disruption in manufacturing ever.
Drop in Japan trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/03/2011
» Thailand as "the major manufacturing base for Japanese companies" relies on parts from Japan that face delays after the earthquake.