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Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
10 unmissable places for Chinese tourists celebrating Lunar New Year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/02/2024
» 1. Chinatown at Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
China wants a part in the Land Bridge, says PM Srettha
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2024
» The government and private sector of China are interested in the Thai government's Land Bridge project and are seeking more details, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Land Bridge 'necessary', PM says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pheu Thai MPs on Thursday defended the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying it will help with the country's economy and development.
Government defends 20-baht fares
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government has defended its plan to cap electric train fares at 20 per trip, currently in effect on the Red and Purple Lines, saying revenues from the two lines are increasing amid a rise in passengers.
PM plugs Land Bridge in Japan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/12/2023
» The government is considering granting a 50-year concession to the bid winner of the one-trillion baht Land Bridge megaproject, which is expected to begin turning a profit within 24 years.
PM touts Land Bridge project
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited Japanese businesspeople to invest in Thailand's Land Bridge megaproject as the two countries mark 136 years of bilateral relations.
PM pleads for return of talented Thais
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin admits Thailand does not have attractive job offers to entice high-calibre Thais working overseas to return home. However, he hopes the Land Bridge megaproject will make them have a change of heart.
PM seeks boost from Laos ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/10/2023
» Thailand and Laos will work together to boost the value of bilateral trade to US$11 billion (395.7 billion baht) in the next two years, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Flat 20-baht fare for Red, Purple lines
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/10/2023
» A 20-baht flat fare went into effect at 11am yesterday on Bangkok's Red and Purple electric train lines.