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EXCLUSIVE: Thailand must do more for investors, says Citi chief
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2015
» While political and policy risks have been among the biggest concerns for foreign investors in recent years, other issues such as bureaucracy, legal enforcement and business restrictions perhaps weigh even more heavily on Thailand's competitiveness.
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The power brokers
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2014
» SPECIAL REPORT: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha's new economic team faces urgent tasks, write Post reporters
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Fix the basics first
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/11/2022
» Re: "New flak for foreign land ownership bill", (BP, Nov 1).
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Myanmar renews SEZ push
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 02/10/2017
» Myanmar's special economic zones (SEZs) are a central part of a revitalised economic strategy in which increased manufacturing activity will play a key role. And breathing renewed life and energy into stagnant or stalled SEZs has moved to the top of the government's agenda.
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Most talked-about stories of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2014
» Historically, 2014 will go down as another disappointing year for most, as the Thai economy continued to suffer amid political uncertainty, policy questions and weak global growth.
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Economic growth tilts up in Q4 but politics loom
Published on 18/02/2019
» The country’s economy grew at a faster pace in the fourth quarter than the previous three months, as local demand helped to offset a slide in exports, but Thailand's ongoing political divide is again threatening the economy.
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Pheu Thai eyes economic posts
News, Published on 27/03/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to take charge of all ministries that handle economic affairs to carry out its campaign policies if it is elected to lead the government after the next election.
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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
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Footwear industry strategy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2011
» China faces environmental and dumping problems, so Thailand has high potential as a center for high-end footwear production.
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Mixed views about Thais from Singapore's statesman
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/03/2015
» Singapore's late founding father Lee Kuan Yew was a leader who did not mince his words, especially after he stood down as prime minister in 1990.
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