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Economy needs to be rebalanced, says Kittiratt
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/03/2012
» The economy needs to focus on boosting domestic demand, imports and overseas investment to help counter capital inflows, Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong says.
Upper Isan dubbed a special zone
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2012
» The Northeast could become the next industrial production hub now that the cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of a special border economic zone and a green industrial estate in the upper part of the region.
Govt floats option for flood loans bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» The government will submit a bill seeking authorisation to borrow 350 billion baht in funds for its water management programmes if the charter court finds its funding decree unconstitutional.
Thailand lags in Asean investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand urgently needs to upgrade its investment attractiveness, as the decline in foreign direct investment here contrasts sharply with a rise in neighbouring countries.
Highway, industrial zone proposed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/01/2012
» Experts are proposing a new highway linking Ratchaburi and Kamphaeng Phet provinces, western and eastern floodways, a new economic zone and an outer ring road for eastern Bangkok as solutions to flooding problems.
Thai-India trade expected to double to $16bn by 2014
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2012
» Bilateral trade between Thailand and India is expected to double within the next two years from US$8 billion last year as trading volume will be boosted by the implementation of a comprehensive free trade programme by mid-2012.
Japan eyes flood works
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/01/2012
» Japan will keep an eye on the government's efforts to put in place flood protection and prevention works, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry says.
Cabinet okays B2.27 trillion in spending
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2012
» The cabinet yesterday approved a massive 2.27 trillion baht spending plan, mostly for infrastructure projects over the next five years.