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Section 44 eyed to transfer state land for SEZs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/05/2015
» The Industry Ministry plans to apply Section 44, which allows the military to deal with some issues, to land transfers in order to acquire land to be developed as special economic zones (SEZs) more quickly.
Companies keen on floating wage rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/06/2015
» Businesses are voicing support for the National Wage Committee's decision to cancel the fixed 300-baht minimum daily wage next year and replace it with a floating rate, with 300 baht to remain the daily floor.
Floating wage plan falls to earth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2015
» The business sector has urged the government to delay a floating minimum wage plan or any policy that would push the daily wage above 300 baht, as it would push consumer prices higher and have a negative impact on the economy, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
ThaiBev denies role in viral 'ads'
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/10/2015
» The company behind Chang beer has sought to distance itself from a viral internet controversy, denying it paid celebrities to promote its products online.
'Cleaner' image for Thai fish industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/01/2016
» Thai authorities are preparing to clean up the image of the country's fishing industry ahead of the EU's decision on illegal, unregulated and unreported (UUI) fishing, due to be announced in the coming weeks.
State catch certification system ready for installation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/02/2016
» The government has begun the process of setting up a system of "catch certification" that can help to trace fishing activity from start to finish to upgrade the fishing industry.
State to file suits against TPI Polene
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/04/2016
» The Industry Ministry's Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) is preparing to file lawsuits against TPI Polene Plc (TPIPL), the country's third-largest cement maker, accusing the company of running mining activities in prohibited areas and without a licence.
1,000 jobs face threat at Akara gold mine
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/05/2016
» SET-listed Akara Resources Plc has warned that it will have to lay off 1,000 workers if its mining licences in Phichit are not renewed.
Investors urged to be eco-friendly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/06/2016
» The government has urged Thai investors in several industrial sectors to produce more environmentally friendly products to tap the world's green trend, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
Chinese electric bus maker eyes Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2016
» A Chinese electric bus maker has expressed interest in investing in an automotive assembly plant in Thailand to produce electric buses to serve the country's transport system, said Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang.