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PM plans to pep up economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/12/2013
» Despite growing political pressure, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday ordered state agencies to map out new economic stimulus measures to spur the economy next year.
Dawei bids invited for February
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/11/2013
» Firms looking to join the ambitious Dawei deep-sea port scheme should submit bids for its first three project by the end of next February, says Deputy Prime Minister Niwatthamrong Bunsongphaisan.
ITD's Dawei concession being revoked
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/11/2013
» Thailand and Myanmar are scheduled to sign three memorandums of understanding on the development plan for Dawei deep-sea port in Myanmar on Thursday in Bangkok.
Elite card thrown one more lifeline
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/10/2013
» The government will be asked to allow trouble-ridden Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC) to invest in related businesses or form a joint venture with other companies in a new move to enable it to stay afloat.
Tourism ministry seeks theme parks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/10/2013
» The government is being asked to work out new tax incentives to promote investment in amusement and theme parks, as existing measures are proving inadequate to lure investors.
Myanmar to tap ADB for Dawei loans
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/10/2013
» The stagnant Dawei deep-sea port and industrial project took a small step forward after Myanmar agreed to secure loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to invest in significant infrastructure development.
Japan still sitting out on Dawei project
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/09/2013
» Japan has renewed its position on Dawei, saying Tokyo needs more studies on the megaproject being pushed by Thailand and Myanmar before committing to take part.
Chambers urge border stimulus
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/09/2013
» Provincial chambers of commerce are calling on the government to step up financial aid to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises in border towns, saying SMEs there are capable of spurring trade, but most remain short of funding.
Bid to speed up Dawei megaproject
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/09/2013
» A tripartite meeting involving Thailand, Myanmar and Japan will be held this month to discuss how to get the Dawei deep-sea port and industrial project off the ground.
TCC: Prepare for myriad of obstacles
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/09/2013
» With regional economic integration on the horizon, Thai investors must prepare to deal with regulations, human resources and the various languages of Asean.