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The man on mission to drive the EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/03/2017
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has dominated current headlines, with the government pinning high hopes on the development. Generous tax breaks have been awarded to companies investing in skilled industries there.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
Set slides below 1,500 on weak earnings outlook
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/06/2015
» Recap: Anxiety over a potential Greek debt default and tightening margin trading requirements for Chinese brokers rattled Asian stock markets last week. Gloomy earnings prospects and the Thai economic slowdown pulled the local bourse below 1,500 points.
Old-style market gets new face
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/09/2012
» Bangkok's famous flower market near the Chao Phraya river will get a new look to make it modern & attract tourists.
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.
Floods: Inventory strategy set to change
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/02/2012
» Inventory build-up and diversified parts suppliers will avoid the supply disruptions of last year's floods.
Flood unemployment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2012
» Moving to Eastern Seaboard or Korat may be only choice for some Ayutthaya workers who lost jobs during floods. Over age 30 may mean no job anywhere for them.
Flood-hit workers move to Eastern Seaboard
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/11/2011
» Workers relocate to Chonburi & east coast, some after losing job, others for future job security in flood-free area.
Farmers ship fruit to Vietnam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2011
» Rambutan fruit suffers from oversupply, so farmers in Trat joined together to sell their fruit in Vietnam themselves.