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Daunting double portfolio
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2020
» Supattanapong Punmeechaow is doubling up as deputy prime minister and energy minister in the cabinet reshuffle published in the Royal Gazette on Aug 6.
Stimulus measures to boost virus-hit economy
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/08/2020
» The government will introduce more stimulus measures to revive the economy hit by Covid-19 and restore investor confidence, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.
Cabinet exodus shakes faith in EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2020
» The recent resignations of economic tsar Somkid Jatusripitak, the former deputy prime minister, and four economic ministers including former Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, have ignited concerns about planned big-ticket infrastructure development projects such as the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
20-year EEC town plan tweaks land utilisation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved the new town plan for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
China, Japan to join EEC smart city plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/05/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) smart city initiative is likely to be the second development project involving collaboration with China and Japan, following the high-speed rail network linking the three main airports of Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao.
Airbus, THAI to ink U-tapao deal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/05/2019
» Airbus and Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) are expected to sign a pact on a joint venture company to handle the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre at U-tapao airport sometime this month.
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
Deputy PM: Private funds to pour in soon
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/07/2018
» Private investment is expected to be vital in propelling the Thai economy in the latter half this year, while the trade war is expected to have a slight effect on Thai exports, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Funds get nod for eastern water supply
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2018
» The cabinet Tuesday approved a water development plan for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and infrastructure projects in the eastern region worth 33.5 billion baht for fiscal 2018.
168 projects in EEC get green light
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2018
» The government has approved 168 infrastructure development projects worth a combined 989 billion baht for its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.