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Closer ties sought in South to aid startups
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/08/2018
» The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) should play a more vital role in supporting development and narrowing income disparity in the three southernmost provinces, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpitayapaisith.
A golden opportunity for at-risk kids
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/07/2018
» Golden Hill Village in Krok Phra district, Nakhon Sawan is not only a rest area and restaurant, but also the site of Phutong Learning Centre, where juveniles on probation, the disabled and regular folks can get trained for a better future.
B34.5bn in rice aid measures approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/07/2018
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee Wednesday approved rice aid measures worth 34.5 billion baht for the 2018/2019 crop year starting in November.
Cabinet standing pat on 7% VAT until next year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/07/2018
» The cabinet has approved the extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate for another year until Sept 30, 2019 to maintain the country's economic stability.
No slipping in sight
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/06/2018
» Let's start by peeling back the numbers: Thailand shipped between 329 million and 470 million baht worth of fresh bananas annually over the past five years, with 2017’s figure amounting to 467.42 million baht, up 41.8% year-on-year.
Eking out a sustainable community
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/06/2018
» Rural communities around Thailand are racing to get a piece of the growing tourism pie. For small communities unable to compete on the sheer breadth of attractions, specialisation is the name of the game.
Somkid affirms Beijing's commitment to airport link
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/06/2018
» China has reaffirmed its intention to join the upcoming auction of the 224.54-billion-baht high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports.
Govt okays extra cash for new parliament
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/05/2018
» The cabinet has approved an additional budget of 512.5 million baht for the construction of the new parliament complex on Kiakkai Road.
Under the microscope
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2018
» Suvit Maesincee had dreams of becoming a scientist when he was young, and he feels his dream is now fulfilled after his appointment as science and technology minister under the current government.
Big 4 cartel proposed to raise prices
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thailand has proposed an international committee be established among rubber-producing countries to help steer rubber prices and better manage their rubber shipments, its latest attempt to shore up prices.