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Minister: Roadshows paying off
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2013
» Despite the simmering political strife, the government remains upbeat about this year's investment outlook, with a myriad of international roadshows held earlier beginning to bear fruit.
Logistics experts urge action on bill
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/08/2013
» Without massive investment in infrastructure projects, the Thai logistics industry is unlikely to compete with Singapore and Malaysia once regional economic integration takes effect in 2016, experts warn.
Much still to be done before AEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2013
» Thailand still needs to address several issues to benefit from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) once it takes full effect in early 2016, says the government's planning agency.
Japanese fret over customs hurdles
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/07/2013
» The slow progress of infrastructure development projects, political instability and customs procedures are key concerns about Thailand for Japanese investors.
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.
Governments scrounge for a little help
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/06/2013
» Bids for international investors interested in investing in the first phase of Dawei's deep-sea port and special economic zone (SEZ) worth 30 billion baht are expected to be opened over the next one to two months.
S. Korean firm biggest winner by value as modules awarded
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/06/2013
» Korea Water Resources Corp (K-Water) has emerged as the biggest winner in terms of value in the bidding for the government's 350-billion-baht water management scheme.
Public sector backing urged
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/05/2013
» Public-private partnerships should be promoted, particularly in port and road investment, to get the Dawei megaproject off the ground, according to a study submitted to last Tuesday's cabinet meeting.
BoI chief wants more incentives
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/04/2013
» The highest privileges should be offered to investors in remote areas and special economic zones in border areas, says Board of Investment (BoI) secretary-general Udom Wongwiwatchai.
New studies on Dawei megaproject
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/03/2013
» Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to revise all development projects in Dawei to make them more realistic and attractive for foreign investment.