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Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
Sino-Thai railwork set for December
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/09/2016
» The draft contract for the Sino-Thai high-speed railway should be finalised in October, and the first phase of construction is now expected to start in December, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
Sino-Thai rail project put back on track
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/09/2016
» Nanning: Construction for the first phase of the Sino-Thai high-speed railway is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year as bilateral talks between the two governments are wrapping up, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
BoT says e-payment fee rates shaping up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/06/2016
» The restructuring process for electronic transaction fees should be completed by July 15, when registration under the national e-payment scheme is set to start, said a senior Bank of Thailand official.
2015 GDP: Good vibes on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in 2015 is expected to have continued its gradual recovery pace, with increased government expenditure, tourism expansion and private consumption identified as key growth drivers, economists say.
Central bank sees signs of recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/12/2015
» Despite struggling exports, Thailand's economy managed to improve last month thanks to government expenditure, private consumption and tourism, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
IMF backs fiscal plan
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2015
» The government's infrastructure investment plans are not expected to pose a threat to Thailand's fiscal health, as authorities have taken several steps to uphold financial discipline, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Planned border SEZs no magic bullet, says TDRI
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2015
» The government's planned special economic zones (SEZs) in border provinces should focus on developing value-added and innovative products from the knowledge-based sector to enhance the country's competitiveness, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Panel aims to cut red tape for projects
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/02/2015
» Easing rules and regulations on public-private ventures for projects worth 1.5 billion baht will top the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Committee's agenda tomorrow as the panel seeks to speed up infrastructure investment.