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Importers wary of new excise tax law
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2017
» Importers of foreign cars, whiskey and wine have vented their mounting frustrations about Thailand's new excise tax law, saying it may bring about retaliatory measures from other countries.
Private sector wants say in new excise tax
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/05/2017
» The Thai private sector wants to play a part in drafting the organic laws of the new excise tax law, citing concerns about its practicality once in place.
Thais urged to make most of Dubai expo
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/06/2017
» Thai investors, especially construction firms, are being advised to seek opportunities in the Middle East to offset declining exports to the region, where purchasing power has dropped in line with falling oil prices.
Megaprojects attract US companies' interest
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/06/2017
» US businesses have expressed an interest to invest in more major infrastructure projects in Thailand, particularly in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area, Thai Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn says.
Apiradi: Russia keen on EEC investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2017
» Russia has expressed its interest to invest in Thailand's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as well as suggested that Thailand could benefit from a closer cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
Government to support medical R&D
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2017
» The Commerce Ministry plans to promote the shipment of Thai medical equipment as global demand is growing substantially, aiming for export growth of 20-25% a year, says Deputy Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.
Upbeat view of year-end festive spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2017
» The economy is expected to be more active in the last quarter of this year, with festive celebrations spurring 10 billion baht in spending and pushing economic growth to reach 3.5-4% for the whole year, according to findings from a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Export strength continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2017
» Exports rose for an eighth straight month in October, bringing the total for the first 10 months to a slightly higher level than expected and raising hopes that full-year growth could approach 10%, says the Commerce Ministry.
Thailand pursuing German investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2018
» German firms are being urged to invest more in Thailand, particularly in the 10 S-curve industries chosen by the government as targets for development.
February holidays set for splurge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2018
» Thais are expected to splash out a combined 60.7 billion baht during the Lunar New Year holiday and Valentine's Day.