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Singing cop accused of extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2024
» Two policemen, one a talented singer, and three civilians are accused of the extortion of 700,000 baht from two illegal Chinese nationals on a motorway to Pattaya.
Singing cop, police colleague on extortion charges
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» Two policemen, one a talented singer, and three civilians are accused of the extortion of 700,000 baht from two illegal Chinese nationals on a motorway to Pattaya.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Saudi event leads to 100 partnerships
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2024
» The latest investment roadshow in Saudi Arabia has led to new opportunities as up to 100 pairs of Thai and Saudi entrepreneurs agreed to forge business partnerships, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Keep maps simple
Postbag, Published on 07/07/2024
» Re: "Thap Lan National Park revamp worries official", (BP, July 1).
DP World ‘readying plan’ to boost nation’s logistics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2024
» DP World, a global supply chain and logistics giant based in Dubai, is expected to present to the government a plan to develop logistics networks to help make Thailand a regional transport hub, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Slow upgrade hampers Phuket
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2024
» Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as promised.
Southern Land Bridge to partially open in 6 years: minister
Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said the first of three phases of the 1-trillion-baht southern Land Bridge project will start operations in 2030.
Outdated laws hinder growth
Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand's economy has become sluggish and can't be salvaged by simply injecting money through programmes such as the government's 500-billion-baht digital money handout scheme, which will likely help stimulate the economy in only one or two quarters, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Bangna-Trad: Prime Spot for Investors in 2024
Published on 11/06/2024
» Bagna-Trad is this year’s hot location as a gateway to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) special development zone, with government investment in transport driving projects along the EEC line to the three coastal airports and east to the Bangna-Trad highway.