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Japan envoy warns of investor exodus
Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/11/2014
» At least half of all Japanese companies operating in Thailand would be forced to surrender operational control or relocate if proposed changes to the Foreign Business Act go ahead, a senior diplomat has warned.
Foreign firms fear tighter restrictions
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/11/2014
» Foreign business chambers and embassies have expressed concern about a government proposal to restrict foreign control over joint-venture companies in Thailand.
Thais face lowest Asean GDP growth
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/03/2014
» Thailand’s economy is likely to post the lowest growth among Asean countries this year if the months-long political unrest lingers until the second quarter, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
FTI predicts ominous year for SMEs
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/01/2014
» Some 70% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expect their revenue to drop this year compared to 2013 due to the political unrest, reports a survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Come out and play
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/01/2014
» They usually use their muscles to knead customers, but during the week-long Bangkok shutdown, some of the masseurs and masseuses on Silom Road have been using their skills in a different way _ hammering out dishes of somtam (spicy papaya salad) instead.
BoI perk requests still above 1 trillion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/01/2014
» The combined value of projects seeking Board of Investment (BoI) privileges last year was 20% higher than the target and remained slightly above 1 trillion baht, says the investment promotion agency.
Glow fired up by expansion
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/12/2013
» The SET-listed Glow Energy Plc expects normalised net profit to surge 60% to 8 billion baht in 2013 on the back of greater expansion of its power facilities.
A yen for thailand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/12/2013
» Despite scepticism about the long-term effectiveness of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" stimulus policies, one certainty is Japanese companies will continue to develop their presence in Thailand.
SMEs upbeat on outlook for growth
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/12/2013
» The gross domestic product (GDP) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is expected to grow by more than 4% in 2014 on the back of an economic rebound, says the Office of Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion (Osmep).
BoI set to woo foreign investors
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/12/2013
» With the country facing political deadlock, rebuilding foreign investors' confidence will be one of the top priorities for the Board of Investment (BoI) in its action plan next year.