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Conflict 'not likely to hurt' investment
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian conflict is a short-term factor that will not affect investment confidence in Thailand, particularly in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says EEC secretary-general Chula Sukmanop.
Thailand's Land Bridge falls flat
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2025
» As Thailand's political future hangs in the balance, so too does one of the country's most ambitious mega-infrastructure proposals: the Land Bridge Project, envisioned as a transformative logistics corridor linking the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Japanese firms to invest more as outlook brightens
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2024
» Japanese investors are expected to increase their activity in Thailand, following a forecast by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) of a rebound in tourism and business in the second half of this year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Governor sets sights on Old Town revamp
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has vowed to bring to Bangkok’s Old Town the best aspects of sustainable development, before his four-year term ends in 2026
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
Chadchart gives himself 5 out of 10
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/06/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has given himself five out of 10 for his performance in his first year in office.
Pita gets a head start on city problems
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister aspirant Pita Limjaroenrat has promised to work closely with City Hall to tackle 21 of Bangkok's major problems, including traffic congestion, flooding and air pollution.
City Hall wary of Election Day flooding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/05/2023
» City Hall is preparing for summer storms this week over concerns that possible flooding could damage polling stations on Election Day, this Sunday.