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Proposed culture avenue part of soft power push
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/07/2022
» The Ratchadamnoen Knowledge & Culture Avenue, expected to promote the creative economy and soft power, is scheduled for cabinet approval soon.
Phuket tollway receives final approval
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2022
» The cabinet approved 14.6 billion baht on Tuesday to build the long-delayed 3.98-kilometre Kathu-Patong expressway with investment via public-private partnership (PPP).
Cabinet approves Phuket sandbox
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/06/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Phuket sandbox tourism scheme that sees the island reopen on July 1, followed by a trio of destinations in the Gulf of Thailand -- Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao -- on July 15, allowing in fully vaccinated tourists from some countries.
Phuket set for July reopening
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/06/2021
» The government gave the green light to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists starting on July 1, although visitors are required to remain on the resort island for 14 days before leaving the province.
BoI spots opportunities amid disruption
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/12/2020
» The pandemic has given rise to greater investment opportunity for Thailand in medical services, wellness and high technology. The Thai government aims for next year to be a year of economic restructuring and investment with the goal being to upgrade industry and services to be better equipped with high technology and innovation.
Ban Bang Rong touts self-sufficiency
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/12/2020
» Phuket has been ravaged by the impact of the pandemic on tourism, as foreign visitors accounted for 90% of tourism revenue in the resort province.
Somkid touts Hokkaido smart agricultural model
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/11/2019
» Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is known not only for breathtaking scenery, onsen hot springs and ski areas, but also advanced agricultural technology and ecotourism.
Upgrades ahead for three islands
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2019
» The government has set its sights on upgrading and promoting three islands in and near the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to become spots for quality tourism.
BoI's 6-point approach to Japan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/07/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has been instructed to rev up efforts to attract Japanese investment, with a focus on six categories: automobiles; robotics; machinery; medical devices; food, agriculture and biotechnology; and aerospace.
Thailand, Japan join hands on EECi set-up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/07/2018
» Thailand and Mie prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan's main Honshu island, have agreed to jointly establish the Mie-Thai agro-industrial cooperation centre at the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) in Rayong.