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More international flights to be sought
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday ordered the Transport Ministry to directly contact international airlines to increase flights into the country following a surge in demand, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
State okays target for EEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2022
» The government vows to move ahead with five-year investment plans for the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to drive economic growth by 5% a year between 2023 and 2027 and draw a combined investment of 2.2 trillion baht.
EEC gets nod for free trade zone on Airport City land
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved the allocation of 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport City project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to attract investors and businesspeople.
Fresh start seeds new trade deals
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2022
» The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
US-Iran crisis spurs oil fears
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2020
» The government is moving to find ways to cushion the impact of the US-Iran conflict -- particularly rising oil prices -- if the tensions escalate into war, in the wake of the US assassination of Iranian top general Qassem Soleimani on Friday.
Anti-dumping shields for steel renewed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/12/2019
» The government has extended the anti-dumping duty on cold-reduced carbon steel, both coiled and uncoiled, from China, Vietnam and Taiwan for the next five years to curb supply from the three markets.
Thai-EU free trade talks set to resume after hiatus
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2019
» Thailand is returning to the negotiating table for a Thai-European Union (EU) free-trade agreement (FTA) after the green light was given by the new government, according to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Trade Negotiations Department.
Govt to speed up development in deep South
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/07/2019
» The government will expedite economic development to improve the livelihoods of people in five southern border provinces, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said yesterday.
Consumer spirits down in September
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/10/2018
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in four months in September, as people were more concerned about the impact of higher oil prices, relatively low farm prices, an escalating international trade row and the slow pace of economic growth.
Broader growth detected
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2018
» Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in 62 months in July, boosted by broader-based economic growth.