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Malaysia considers extending rail to Thai border
Published on 27/03/2024
» Malaysia is considering extending its ongoing 50-billion-ringgit ($10.6 billion) rail project closer to the border with Thailand, as it seeks to reduce economic competition with its neighbour.
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Balancing 2 large projects
Business, Published on 05/02/2024
» The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
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Beijing bank may finance megaproject
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2024
» The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is interested in financing Thailand's Land Bridge megaproject, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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Ministry preps government savings bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry is planning to issue government savings bonds worth 40 billion baht within March to roll over the government's debt burden, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
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Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
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More public-private projects in pipeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2024
» Eight government investment projects worth a combined 100 billion baht will be developed this year under public-private partnerships (PPP), says Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
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PM keen on aviation hub game plan
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 25/01/2024
» The government aims to make Thailand an Asian aviation hub and is seeking to hold talks with European countries for reciprocal visa exemptions, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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Srettha vows to push Land Bridge project
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Despite mounting criticism, the government says it is committed to moving ahead with plans to convince foreign investors to shell out for its Land Bridge megaproject, while pledging to emphasise the environmental impact, particularly in headwater areas, as a top priority.
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Digital handout scheme meeting deferred
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government deferred a key meeting on the digital wallet scheme set for Tuesday, deciding to wait for comment from the national anti-graft agency.
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Srettha touts land bridge project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2023
» The proposed land bridge project will be the world's largest megaproject, helping to elevate the Thai economy in the medium to long term, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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