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Pridiyathorn: Sea change needed to bolster economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2012
» Thailand should be transformed from a production-based economy to a trade-based one, the better to cope with the global economic crisis, says former finance minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.
Growing neighbours take on significance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2012
» The Finance Ministry will take into account the economic value of a new group of countries _ Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) _ in its economic projections.
NESDB searches for 'green' estate locations
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2012
» The government's economic think tank wants to develop "green" industrial estate in non-flood-prone areas along with an adequate water supply to boost the industrial sector's environmental friendliness.
Third generation not taking a powder
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2012
» Seventy-five years ago, the Vongsurakrai family operated a small noodle factory. Two generations later, Cho Heng Rice Vermicelli Co Ltd, the company founded by the family, exports its products throughout the region and has earned widespread recognition for its innovative approach to the business.
Bangkok Bank gearing up for full services in Myanmar
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2012
» NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR : Bangkok Bank (BBL), the only Thai bank operating in Myanmar, sees a bright future in the country as it continues to undergo dramatic social, economic and political reforms.
Customs eyes upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2012
» The Thai Customs Department plans to earmark 8 billion baht to expanding customs border checkpoints nationwide over the next three years.
Checkpoints to undergo overhaul for AEC market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/07/2012
» The Customs Department plans to completely overhaul its customs border checkpoints in preparation for the launch of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Kittiratt urges use of B2-trillion project fund
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2012
» State agencies are urged to be decisive and accelerate spending of 2 trillion baht earmarked for infrastructure projects, said Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong.
Revenue chief upbeat on collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2012
» Declining corporate tax rates will serve as a new incentive for investment in Thailand, says Satit Rungkasiri, director-general of the Revenue Department.