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Private sector zeroes in on dual-track bid
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/03/2014
» With the government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure plans frozen by the Constitution Court's ruling, the private sector is urging the new government to make dual-track rail development a top priority.
Japan to provide Asean aid
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/01/2014
» Japan will provide 660 billion yen (212 billion baht) in financial assistance to Asean members' infrastructure projects over the next three years.
Chiang Rai boom fuelled by re-exports
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/12/2013
» Thai border trade in Chiang Rai province is flourishing, driven by growing demand for Thai products in Laos and Myanmar.
Phitsanulok is a rising star
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/09/2013
» Phitsanulok is expected to play a vital role as related parties step up efforts to upgrade the lower northern province to an economic hub linking Laos, Myanmar and southern China.
Special economic zones for border areas
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/09/2013
» The government wants to set up special economic zones (SEZs) in 12 provinces along the border or otherwise strategically located.
'High speed' remains the catchphrase
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/08/2013
» The government is still moving ahead with building high-speed rail networks running at speeds of 250 kilometres per hour following confusion after Pansak Vinyaratn, chief policy adviser to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, said a switch to medium-speed trains is planned.
Rebound seen for rubber prices
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/08/2013
» Rubber prices are expected to recover over the next two months thanks to an improving export outlook in the second half and lower domestic supplies, says the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE).
GMS needs $9bn more
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/01/2013
» The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is expected to need an additional US$9 billion to achieve full-fledged economic corridors spanning the six GMS countries, says the government's planning unit.
Nine provinces earmarked for schemes to improve connectivity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/10/2012
» The government has designated nine industrial provinces in a strategic move to improve connectivity with Asean countries.
Yingluck, Thein Sein sign pact
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/10/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Myanmar president Thein Sein are set to announce a joint partnership to support the Dawei deep-sea port megaproject at the Asean Summit in mid-November.