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BoI opens overseas centre
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/12/2012
» The Board of Investment (BoI) opened its Thailand Overseas Investment Center yesterday, aimed at strengthening the country's competitiveness by encouraging and directing business operators to invest abroad.
Myanmar environmental law could affect Dawei standards
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/11/2012
» Businesses looking to invest in Dawei are bracing for heightened risk as Myanmar's Environmental Conservation Act is set to take effect next year, a seminar heard yesterday.
More goods transport by waterways planned
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/11/2012
» The Transport Ministry plans to raise the proportion of water transport from 12% now to at least 18% in three years in a bid to lower costs, says the newly appointed deputy transport minister.
Asean sugar production alliance to consolidate power
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/11/2012
» Sugar producers in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand yesterday agreed to establish the Asean Sugar Alliance (ASA) to strengthen the sector ahead of the launch of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Staying put and thinking big
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/10/2012
» While textile and garment manufacturers have been driven to invest in neighbouring countries to tap low-cost labour, a medium-sized Thai company has found ways to stay afloat without thinking of relocation.
Labour shortage holds back new projects
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/10/2012
» The construction industry's lack of workers has resulted in many projects not being able to expand, says the Construction Institute of Thailand (CIT).
Thailand's rice quality nosedives
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/10/2012
» Thailand could lose its status as the top exporter of fragrant rice next year if it does not improve quality, warns the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA).
Industrial sites put on storm alert
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/10/2012
» Industrial estates in Bangkok and the East have been warned to be on alert for heavy rainfall heading towards Thailand.
Fashion City makes a comeback
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 30/08/2012
» The government next year plans to revive the Bangkok Fashion City project initiated by Thaksin's administration.
Service sector eyes AEC's pot of gold
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 24/08/2012
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auto services, logistics, software and medical tourism sectors are tipped to see massive growth opportunities once the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is set up.