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PM takes huge funds vow to Buri Ram
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/05/2018
» All eyes are on the mobile cabinet meeting starting Monday in Buri Ram, with the government set to announce an injection of more than 20 billion baht into the province and nearby areas amid scepticism that the move is politically motivated.
Somkid coy on Newin headhunt
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/05/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has slammed political parties for criticising the government for allegedly trying to poach their members, saying they should focus instead on formulating better policies to draw voters during the election tentatively slated for February.
Govt mulls helping AIS, True Move
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/04/2018
» The government is expected to settle Friday a request to assist the country's two mobile giants Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Move, and the Association of Digital TV operators.
Somkid wants Prayut as next PM
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says he supports Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister and tells reporters to ask industry and commerce ministers about the formation of a new political party.
Airport rail links get B112bn
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/04/2018
» The government is committed to investing up to 111.9 billion baht in high-speed railways linking the three main airports -- Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao -- to serve the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
EEC backs rail link to 3 airports
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/02/2018
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Committee led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved a high-speed railway project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports to draw investors to its flagship policy.
ICO and cryptocurrency rules to debut in March
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce new regulations to supervise initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency in March, while reiterating that investment in such financial instruments carries hefty risks, especially for small investors.
Northern investment projects sped up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered related agencies yesterday to rev up prioritising infrastructure investment projects in northern Thailand, covering not only air but also land infrastructure, water management, tourism promotion, and value addition to farm products.
EU free trade talks put on fast track
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/12/2017
» The Commerce Ministry and related state agencies have been ordered to speed up preparing free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the EU after the bloc recently agreed to resume political contact "at all levels" with Thailand, more than three years after suspending them in protest because of the military coup in Bangkok.
Sharing the Karen way of life, sufficiently
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/10/2017
» Phanon Khorsook, 24, faced disappointment and confusion from his parents and community when he decided to return to the mountainous village in Uthai Thani where he was born after earning a bachelor's degree in political science from Nakhonsawan Rajabhat University.