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Expecting a windfall
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2021
» China and Hong Kong are expected to dominate foreign direct investment in Thailand over the next 5-10 years thanks to its rapidly recovering economy during the pandemic and the Chinese government's policy to encourage overseas investment amid a trade row with the US, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Mass transit vow reaffirmed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/01/2021
» The government has vowed to continue infrastructure and electric rail development projects in Bangkok and adjacent provinces covering a total of 559 kilometres with 336 stations by 2029.
Somkid promises Indian tour for trade ties this year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/01/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is scheduled to visit India this year to continue boosting bilateral trade and investment.
Farm products and tourism prodded
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/09/2019
» The Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) are being urged to team up with universities and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to apply more creativity to upgrade the value of farm products and cultural tourism, thereby raising incomes in rural areas.
PM calls for support for Thai-British race driver
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday assigned the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and other state agencies concerned to drum up support for a campaign to promote Thai-British Formula One racing driver, Alexander Albon Ansusinha.
Going green for green
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/12/2018
» Udon Thani province has been urging farmers to grow chemical-free, organic crops to help grow their businesses.
The blessing of black
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/01/2018
» Many people believe black brings bad luck, refusing to buy expensive clothes in the colour or dress in it for weddings or auspicious events.
India strategic alliance agreed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/02/2017
» Thailand and India have agreed in principle to pursue a strategic partnership, focusing mainly on the information technology, digital, service, automotive and pharmaceutical industries.
Retirees set to receive compensation
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2017
» The cabinet has agreed to amend the Labour Protection Act by demanding employers compensate retired employees and extend minimum wages to cover more workers.
Royal deed for neighbour in need
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/12/2016
» Five years ago, U Soe Hteik, 35, a native of Yenanchaung city in central Myanmar's Magway region, was a daily wage worker earning about US$200 (7,170 baht) a year and struggling with debt. Like many of his compatriots, the prospects for his life at home looked dim.