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Japan tops business development list
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/06/2023
» Foreign investment tallied 45.4 billion baht in the first five months of this year, with Japan topping the list in terms of spending to develop businesses in Thailand.
Extension granted to migrant workforce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2023
» Concern over a domestic labour shortage has eased after the cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension to employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs.
Commerce Ministry aims to stimulate exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry wants to increase the value of exports by another 19.4 billion baht (around US$550 million) in the second half, providing support through the hosting of up to 350 export stimulus activities.
Foreign investment up 56% in 2022
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/01/2023
» Foreign investment soared by 56% to 129 billion baht in value last year, with Japan topping the list in terms of budget to develop businesses in Thailand.
One-stop centre to spur FDI in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2022
» The government is establishing a new one-stop service centre to stimulate foreign direct investment and outlays on international headquarters and regional offices.
Smart Visa scheme to cover 18 sectors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.
UTCC survey suggests recovery on course
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2022
» Despite the global economic slowdown, the Thai economy remains on course for a recovery, according to a recent business survey.
Sentiment improves as recovery gathers pace
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for the third straight month in August, helped by growing exports, recovering tourism, and improved business activities following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions.
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.
Businesses demanding half a million more migrant workers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2022
» More than 500,000 additional foreign workers are needed to support agricultural product processing and food industries for export, construction, tourism and services, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.