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New protocol on fruit to China signed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/07/2020
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to sign a protocol on quarantine and inspection of exported and imported fruit via a third country between Thailand and China, aiming to increase bilateral fruit shipments.
Opportunities amid the downturn
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/08/2019
» Kobsak Pootrakool, deputy secretary-general to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for political affairs, is considered one of the premier's key economic advisers. He is also the secretary of the economic cabinet and tipped to be appointed soon as the head of an ad hoc committee tasked with monitoring the performance of economic agencies as assigned by the economic cabinet.
Visa-on-arrival waiver extension in the works
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/04/2019
» Plans are afoot to extend the waiver of the visa-on-arrival fee for visitors for another three months to ward off an economic slump during the transition to a new government.
World Bank urges SME access
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/05/2018
» The World Bank Wednesday urged Thailand to continue easing existing laws and regulations that hamper small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from easy access to funding.
Under the microscope
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2018
» Suvit Maesincee had dreams of becoming a scientist when he was young, and he feels his dream is now fulfilled after his appointment as science and technology minister under the current government.
The man on mission to drive the EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/03/2017
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has dominated current headlines, with the government pinning high hopes on the development. Generous tax breaks have been awarded to companies investing in skilled industries there.
Trade panels set to speed integration
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/06/2014
» The military regime has set up two new committees to accelerate trade and investment with other members of Asean.
Stalemate 'delaying plans'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2014
» Without a fully functioning government or parliament, Thailand's plans to facilitate and boost trade and investment with neighbouring countries and Asean will hit a snag.
Myanmar 'must take ownership of Dawei'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/07/2013
» The viability of the capital-intensive Dawei port and industrial estate will hinge on the will of the Myanmar government, Myanmar's financial liberalisation and the labour force's preparedness, says the Thai government's planning unit.