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Survey suggests power bills should be coalition's priority
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2023
» Most entrepreneurs want the new government to follow through on its pledge to reduce power bills, referred to in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Move Forward Party and seven other political parties, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
FTI wants election results
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging government agencies to announce election results soon in order to expedite the creation of a new government and ward off investor fears of post-election instability.
Operators upbeat on reform odds
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2018
» Business operators have high hopes that the government will accept a framework to reform the country's business regulations after it was proposed last week.
Private sector fears procurement act hampering investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2018
» The private sector has expressed concerns that the new, stricter Government Procurement and Supplies Management Act of 2017 may hamper public investment this year.
Chambers: Corruption a key concern
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2015
» Corruption is a major concern that must be tackled by the government if it wants to attract foreign investment to Thailand, according to a report by the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT).
Exporters urged to expand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/11/2015
» Thailand should focus on trade and investment beyond Southeast Asia to cover the Asean+3 and Asean+6 groupings, says former Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan.
Chakramon shrugs off reshuffle rumours
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2015
» Speculation is rife that Industry Minister Chakramon Phasukvanich will be removed from the cabinet, but he has shrugged off the rumours.
Industry Ministry plans IT system overhaul
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/05/2015
» The Industry Ministry has earmarked an additional 20 million baht to improve its information technology (IT) system in preparation for the forthcoming digital economy.
JSCCIB cuts export forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2015
» The business sector has revised down Thailand's 2015 export outlook for the second time, expecting shipments to grow by only 1% rather than the 3.5% predicted earlier.