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EEC investment set to exceed forecast
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2019
» OSAKA: Thailand's investment is expected to grow by 10% in 2020, largely driven by outlays to the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Calls for duty-free reform mount
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2019
» Retailers on Friday reiterated their calls for the government to end the duty-free concession monopoly, liberalise duty-free pickup counters and reduce import tariffs for some luxury items.
Draft air navigation bill progresses
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft bill for the air navigation law, allowing foreign investors who win Board of Investment (BoI) promotional privileges to own up to 100% of shares.
Cabinet OKs land use for airport rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2019
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved a royal decree to expropriate 850 rai of land in 20 tambons (subdistricts) in three provinces and one district in Bangkok for construction of the 220-km high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports.
BoI gears up to snare aerospace investors for U-tapao
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has laid out a plan to attract aerospace investment at U-tapao airport in 2019 as part of the government's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development.
New tourist draws added
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/11/2018
» In addition to the visa fee waivers approved last week, the cabinet on Tuesday approved more measures to lure foreign visitors.
BoI promises 'golden year' with package
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/11/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) plans to meet to consider a new investment package on Monday to make next year "the golden year of investment".
Somkid talks up Sino-Thai trade at expo
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/11/2018
» Shanghai: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has vowed to support China's policy on global free and fair trade and also pledged to push on with strengthening economic ties.
Somkid asks Jack Ma to revive tourism
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2018
» SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma to help promote tourism in Thailand through the Chinese e-commerce firm's online channel, as the kingdom has experienced a marked drop in Chinese travellers in recent months.
Asian airlines to fly in more tourists
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2018
» The government's bid to woo tourists during the New Year got a boost after the private sector pledged to fly in more tourists, especially from China and Asean countries.