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Ministry to woo trade war victims
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry is keen to attract foreign direct investment from China, convinced that Thailand is a safe haven amid the growing US-China trade war.
FTI asks delay on electronic waste bill, fearing exodus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will call for the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to delay a decision on an electronic waste disposal bill by a further 45 days, arguing that the new bill will cause factories to relocate from Thailand and jeopardise 753,357 jobs in the industry.
Pitch set for airport rail link
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2018
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC Office) is proposing a high-speed railway linking three main airports worth 200 billion baht to the cabinet Tuesday.
Clarion call for deep-sea port project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2018
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) aims to seek new investors for its upcoming project, the third phase of Map Ta Phut port, by inviting 200 local and foreign companies to meet next month.
Rayong port to expand on 1,000-rai plot
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/02/2018
» The government has provided a reclaimed land plot of 1,000 rai to expand the third phase of Rayong's Map Ta Phut port with an investment worth 11 billion baht.
Fast train linking 3 airports awaits bids
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2017
» The latest feasibility study on building a high-speed train to link the three airports of Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao in nearby Rayong province has been completed. The 280-billion-baht project is due to open for bidding later this year or in early 2018.
U-tapao airport, economic zone move to top of agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2017
» The government is prioritising the overhaul of U-tapao international airport and the creation of a special economic zone, with the bidding and construction of the two projects expected to start within this year.
Chinese electric bus maker eyes Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2016
» A Chinese electric bus maker has expressed interest in investing in an automotive assembly plant in Thailand to produce electric buses to serve the country's transport system, said Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang.
State catch certification system ready for installation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2016
» The government has begun the process of setting up a system of "catch certification" that can help to trace fishing activity from start to finish to upgrade the fishing industry.
'Cleaner' image for Thai fish industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thai authorities are preparing to clean up the image of the country's fishing industry ahead of the EU's decision on illegal, unregulated and unreported (UUI) fishing, due to be announced in the coming weeks.