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East-South 'Thai Bridge' project gains momentum
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2020
» The 900-billion-baht Thai Bridge project, aimed at building a new freight route from the East to the South, is expected to be discussed by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee today.
'Reopen now or face collapse'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/10/2020
» Pailin Chuchottaworn, head of a panel steering the economic recovery, on Monday urged the government to reopen the country in order to prevent it from collapsing.
EEC panel okays feasibility studies on three new projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/10/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Monday approved feasibility studies on three new development projects worth a combined 1.18 trillion baht, aiming to create connectivity between the government's flagship EEC and regional industry.
Govt pushes B1.9bn organic hub plan
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/09/2020
» The government is pushing ahead with its 1.9-billion-baht plan to promote Thai organic products next year, a step aimed at turning the kingdom into Asean's organic farming hub, according to a spokeswoman.
China demand spiking for Thai durian
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/07/2020
» The Chinese appetite for Thai durians remains strong despite the coronavirus pandemic and weak global demand for goods.
New protocol on fruit to China signed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/07/2020
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to sign a protocol on quarantine and inspection of exported and imported fruit via a third country between Thailand and China, aiming to increase bilateral fruit shipments.
Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
EEC Office targets B100bn in annual application value
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/06/2020
» Despite bearish investment sentiment caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office still aims to increase investment applications for the corridor by 100 billion baht every year, for a combined 300 billion baht between 2019 and 2021.
Panel okays rubber price initiative
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2020
» The National Rubber Policy Committee yesterday agreed in principle to the second phase of the rubber price guarantee scheme, but told the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to lower its budget to 30 billion baht from 43 billion.
S Korea looks to spur trade
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2020
» South Korea has suggested Thailand ease restrictions that hinder bilateral trade, saying the time has come for the two countries to look ahead to their post Covid-19 economic ties.