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Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Jack Ma invited to strut catwalk in Thai silk extravaganza
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/11/2019
» Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has been invited to strut the catwalk for the "Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to The World 2019" in Bangkok later this month, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.
Asian airlines to fly in more tourists
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2018
» The government's bid to woo tourists during the New Year got a boost after the private sector pledged to fly in more tourists, especially from China and Asean countries.
Somkid asks Jack Ma to revive tourism
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2018
» SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma to help promote tourism in Thailand through the Chinese e-commerce firm's online channel, as the kingdom has experienced a marked drop in Chinese travellers in recent months.
Exxon eyes state help for plant plot
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/08/2018
» Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation has reaffirmed its plan to invest US$8 billion to establish an ethylene cracker facility, but it called on the Thai government to help it seek vast land plots sized 600-800 rai near its refinery in Sri Racha, Chon Buri.
Time to go digital, Ma tells farmers
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/04/2018
» Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group agreed during CEO Jack Ma's brief trip to Bangkok Thursday to help small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups and farmers in Thailand by getting them more digitally connected through its platforms.
Even crabbers bank assets
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/04/2018
» Many of us tend to think of the blue swimmer crab, known locally as poo ma, as a culinary delicacy. But it also provides an essential livelihood for locals who have few other options to earn money and creates lucrative exports that fetch the country up to 40 billion baht a year.
Exxon announces plans to set up ethylene cracker
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/03/2018
» Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation plans to establish an ethylene cracker facility worth up to 200 billion baht near its existing refinery at Sri Racha, Chon Buri.
Alibaba hub to launch next month
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2018
» Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group expects its smart digital hub project in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to get off the ground in April.
Cabinet approves further crab banks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2018
» The mobile cabinet meeting at Phetchaburi on Tuesday approved a scheme to financially support fishery communities in coastal areas and establish blue swimmer crab banks, an initiative that helps increase the number of crabs and boosts farmers' income.