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Face of next PM will 'be similar to Prayut'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has hinted the next prime minister will be a person whose face "looks similar" to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's.
Chiang Khong focus of border SEZ
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2018
» Chiang Khong district in Chiang Rai province is highly likely to be chosen to develop a cross-border special economic zone (SEZ) in the Golden Triangle under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation scheme to expand economic links for Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China.
Japanese waiting on EEC calendar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/08/2018
» Japanese investment in Thailand is expected to become more vibrant after the timeline of the government's much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is clarified, says Kalin Sarasin, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Eearly harvest sheme urged at Sri Lankan FTA talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2018
» Thailand is proposing use of the early harvest scheme (EHS) during the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Sri Lanka to accelerate implementation, as talks began on Friday.
Asean states shunning peers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/06/2018
» With the Asean Economic Community (AEC) entering its third year, the latest study has found that members are trading more with outsiders, notably China and South Korea, than with their peers.
Foreigners continue call for lifting ownership cap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/05/2018
» Foreign businesses have repeated their call for the government to allow foreign ownership of Thai businesses to exceed 49%, saying it will help tackle the controversial nominee issue.
New businesses boom in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/05/2018
» New business registration rose 7% year-on-year in April, the highest in a decade, helped by the country's growing economy and the ease of doing business.
Service industry may open up to foreigners
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/03/2018
» The government is mulling opening some service businesses, particularly those related to the government's targeted industries, to more foreign investment.
EEC in line to benefit from US tariffs on China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/03/2018
» Greater investment in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is likely as foreign investors give Thailand a fresh look after US President Donald Trump revealed US$60 billion (1.87 trillion baht) in new tariffs on China, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
FBA upgrades under review
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/03/2018
» Plans to amend the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999 have resurfaced after three years of silence, with the Business Development Department vowing Tuesday to improve the law, particularly with regard to a new definition of "foreigner" to tackle the nominee problem.