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Toyota recommits to Thai production base
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/02/2019
» Toyota Motor Thailand remains committed to using Thailand as a production base both for domestic and export markets, vowing to invest about 10 billion baht annually.
Rice insurance continues
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2019
» The cabinet has approved a rice insurance scheme for the 2019 season worth 1.74 billion baht, aiming to cover 30 million rai of farmland.
EEC head: Target sectors need 1m-plus workers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/02/2019
» Demand for human resources in the government’s 12 targeted industries is estimated at more than 1 million over the next 12 years (2019-2030), according to the latest study by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office.
Farms to get B12bn for upgrade
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/02/2019
» The government pledges to splurge a combined 12 billion baht to finance farm sector reform in fiscal 2020, focusing largely on the megafarm scheme in which the government procures machinery and agricultural equipment for farmers who group together to cut production costs and raise productivity.
WEF suggests 4 areas to upgrade ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/02/2019
» The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified four areas where Thailand needs to improve to upgrade its competitiveness: economic institution development and property rights protection and law enforcement; quality improvement of manufacturing and services; education development; and innovation development.
Japanese model inspires Thai smart farmers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/02/2019
» WAKAYAMA, Japan: The government looks set to apply the lessons of Japan’s Sowa Kajuen Co, based in Arida, Wakayama prefecture, as a model for developing smart farming in Thailand.
SMBC taps Industry 4.0 for expansion
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2019
» Japanese multinational banking and financial services company Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is keen to expand in Thailand to cash in on the Industry 4.0 initiative set to attract more foreign investment.
EEC investment set to exceed forecast
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2019
» OSAKA: Thailand's investment is expected to grow by 10% in 2020, largely driven by outlays to the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
EEC gets 400,000 rai for development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/01/2019
» As much as 400,000 rai will be designated for industrial areas within the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).