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High-speed train to Pattaya in 5 years
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/03/2013
» The first high-speed train line to Pattaya is expected to begin by 2018 after the government opens a bid to build the service in September, a senior Transport Ministry official said on Monday.
Boonsong stakes claim
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2013
» The government's controversial rice pledging scheme took centre stage yesterday after Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom brushed aside comments from a Prime Minister's Office minister about the stockpile's sale.
SPV mulled for high-speed rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2013
» A special-purpose vehicle (SPV) is needed for oversight and management of the high-speed rail project to maximise use and profits, says the Strategic Committee for Reconstruction and Future Development (SCRF).
Think tank backs 419 projects for priority
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/01/2013
» A think tank has singled out 419 projects worth a combined 3.87 trillion baht for investment from 2013 to 2015.
Industry leaders push prudent project spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/01/2013
» With Thailand moving ahead with populist spending and big-ticket investments this year, the government is being urged to invest only in essential projects that help to enhance the country's competitiveness and cut operating costs for the private sector.
Yingluck directs ministry to fast-track rail projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/12/2012
» The government is revising plans for the existing rail system and proposed high-speed rail projects in a bid to hurry investment.
Committee calls for U-tapao airport upgrade to ease traffic
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2012
» U-tapao military airport in Rayong should be upgraded to a commercial airport to reduce congestion at Suvarnabhumi, says the Strategic Committee for Reconstruction and Future Development.
B30bn more to shore up rubber prices
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/09/2012
» The government plans to spend an additional 30 billion baht to purchase rubber from farmers at above-market rates to shore up prices.
BBL gets 99-year licence in Vietnam
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/09/2012
» Bangkok Bank (BBL), Thailand's biggest commercial bank, has won a 99-year extension of its licence to continue operating its two branches in Vietnam.
Plan pushes green moves, sustainability
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/09/2012
» The 11th national plan of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) emphasises use of a "green" economy to drive economic sustainability and act as an immunising influence against unexpected risks.