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Unskilled migrant workers get a reprieve
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 27/12/2012
» The Board of Investment yesterday gave a New Year present to the industrial sector by extending the use of unskilled migrant workers in BoI-promoted companies for another two years.
Sugar exporters 'must halt subsidies'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/12/2012
» Thai sugar mills are urging sugar-producing countries to stop subsidising their exports, saying it is not conducive to sustainable development.
Suvarn cautions against business rush to Myanmar
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/10/2012
» Businesses should not rush to invest in Myanmar, as it will take two or three decades for the country to develop, warns former deputy commerce minister Suvarn Valaisathien.
Grey market irks Bentley, asks for lower duties
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 04/10/2012
» Bentley Motors Ltd, the British maker of luxury cars, is urging the Thai government to curb the prevalence of grey imports.
Seeking salvation
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 17/09/2012
» Nutthanate Kunlryrprasith, a 34-year-old taxi driver, smokes five Krong Thip cigarettes a day priced at four baht apiece.
More SMEs going under the radar
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/08/2012
» The minimum wage of 300 baht a day is taking its toll on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leading several to close and start doing business without registering with the Commerce Ministry, according to a university study.
Rolls-Royce set to expand
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/06/2012
» Rolls-Royce, the maker of power systems for land, sea and air, is looking to expand its aerospace investment in Thailand.
Toshiba building new air-conditioner plant at Bangkadi
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/05/2012
» PATHUM THANI : Toshiba Carrier Corporation is spending 2 billion baht to build a second air-conditioner plant that will be the company's largest worldwide.
BoI okays flood-zone projects
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 28/04/2012
» The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved five projects in flood-prone areas worth a total of 2.1 billion baht.
BoI offers incentives for flood-hit zones
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/03/2012
» The Board of Investment (BoI) gave the green light yesterday for measures to help companies invest in Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya provinces to prevent relocation from flood-hit industrial estates.