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Upper Isan dubbed a special zone
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2012
» The Northeast could become the next industrial production hub now that the cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of a special border economic zone and a green industrial estate in the upper part of the region.
State spending gets transparency tool
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/02/2012
» Starting tomorrow, government ministers and senior civil officials will be able to monitor budget disbursement, particularly for flood rehabilitation and prevention projects, says Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, deputy government spokesman.
Energy saving scheme doles out B3bn
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2012
» The Energy Conservation Promotion Fund (Encon) approved 3 billion baht for 75 projects that promote energy saving and renewable energy this year.
Highway, industrial zone proposed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/01/2012
» Experts are proposing a new highway linking Ratchaburi and Kamphaeng Phet provinces, western and eastern floodways, a new economic zone and an outer ring road for eastern Bangkok as solutions to flooding problems.
Backtrack on civil service salaries
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2012
» The cabinet delayed plans to raise the base salary for new university graduates who become civil servants to 15,000 baht a month, initially to be effective next January, due to fears of the impact on the cost of living and the private sector.
Yingluck still a drawcard, despite cynics
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can still fill seats when she speaks, despite reports that she is losing her touch with audiences.
Thailand lags in Asean investment
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Thailand urgently needs to upgrade its investment attractiveness, as the decline in foreign direct investment here contrasts sharply with a rise in neighbouring countries.
Govt places flood battle before crops
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2012
» Flood prevention will take priority over crop irrigation in setting water management strategies for this year, the government announced yesterday.
Government urged to bridge the missing links
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2012
» The government has been urged to stick to the plans to improve connectivity among Asian countries, even though some of the projects were initiated by the previous government, according to business leaders.
Kittiratt touts benefits of WEF membership
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2012
» The private sector is being urged to join the World Economic Forum (WEF) in a bid to strengthen the role of the private sector in the global arena, with a projection of at least 20 more Thai entrepreneurs becoming members.