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Chadchat proposes oil pipeline bridge
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/04/2013
» Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt is pushing a pipeline bridge linking the Andaman Sea with the Gulf of Thailand to serve oil transportation to countries such as China and South Korea.
Purple Line readies for 2016 debut
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2013
» The long delayed Purple Line mass transit project is expected to be operational by 2016 as the operating and maintenance contract is estimated to be approved by the cabinet after Songkran, says subway operator Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL).
ADB expects robust Asean growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2013
» Southeast Asian economies will maintain resilient growth this year and the next thanks to robust domestic demand and deeper regional integration, but capital inflows will continue to pressure currencies, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Myanmar 'offers big challenge'
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2013
» Myanmar's opening up gives Thailand opportunities but challenges also lie ahead in terms of investments to improve infrastructure and skilled labour supply, say European executives.
Belgium's Solvay gears up for more investment in Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/03/2013
» Solvay SA has announced it will increase its investment in Thailand _ one of its three main Asian production bases _ while pursuing opportunities in Indonesia, Singapore and India.
Jetro to BoI: Ease into changes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/01/2013
» The Japanese have suggested Thailand gradually rework its investment promotion policies to minimise the impact on existing investors, saying a sudden change could cause investment to drop.
FTI firms fear mass closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/01/2013
» A significant number of Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) members fear they may be forced to shut down their businesses because government measures are not helping them to cope with the higher minimum wage.
Solar power lights up phangnga school
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2012
» It was a perfect day for students of Yaowawit private boarding school in Phangnga to enjoy their weekend. The weather was not so hot, with showers in the morning before bright sunlight came at noon.
Alstom enlarges Thai footprint
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/10/2012
» France's Alstom is considering a plan to build a manufacturing facility for train components in Thailand as the global production base in a move to grow its presence and sharpen competitiveness against arch rival Siemens.
ADB urges Thailand to build cross-border route to Dawei
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/08/2012
» The Asian Development Bank has advised the Thai government to invest in transport and infrastructure development in Myanmar to make international investors and financiers feel more comfortable about taking part in the massive Dawei project.