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Derelict outpost
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/12/2025
» Re: Toxic threat sweeps all before it", (BP, Dec 1). Your recent report left me more than a little confused about a village I have known for 37 years. The description bore little resemblance to the village I visit maybe four times a week when I visit my local supermarket or withdraw money from the ATM. Those golden years of rafting took place before the highway was constructed over the mountain range.
Malaysia energy hub tied to king eyes $35 billion in investments
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit (US$35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.
Senate panel wants Land Bridge project put on hold
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» A Senate committee on Monday urged the Bhumjaithai-led government to put the ambitious Land Bridge project on hold, citing a lack of input by local communities in its study and public hearing stages.
China bets big on Thai industrial cluster with $8.4 billion investment
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/09/2025
» China has become the leading source of foreign investment in a growing, state-fostered Thai industrial cluster, backed by commitments to help build a light-rail line, design an "aerotropolis" and possibly develop property in the area, an official from the Southeast Asian country said.
Cambodian deputy PM rejects 'debt trap' label for China's Belt and Road Initiative
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/09/2025
» A high-ranking Cambodian official said on Wednesday that China's Belt and Road Initiative - an infrastructure-focused strategy to accelerate regional trade - has, contrary to claims that the plan creates a "debt trap" for struggling nations, supported his country's economic development.
Government set to upgrade Ranong Port
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2025
» The Ministry of Transport has vowed to push ahead with developing Ranong Port into a regional maritime logistics hub under Thailand's strategic effort to enhance its seaport services to meet international standards.
Southern Economic Corridor still pursued as logistics boon
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/04/2025
» SURAT THANI: The government is pushing ahead with the plan to develop the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), an economic and transport infrastructure development project that will provide a better connection between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea while facilitating more vigorous economic development.
Steel producers waiting for test results
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/04/2025
» Steel producers are waiting for the Industry Ministry to clarify whether steel used in the building that was under construction, owned by the State Audit Office, was substandard.
Vietnam to use Chinese loans for $8.3 billion railway linking both countries
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to take loans from the Chinese government to partly fund a $8.3 billion project to build a new railway linking the two countries, the transport minister said on Thursday.
Here’s the few foreign markets set to win on Trump’s return
Bloomberg, Published on 03/02/2025
» Not every country’s financial market is suffering fallout from Donald Trump’s return to the White House — and money managers say relations with the United States are playing a growing role in deciding where to invest.