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Thailand weighs car trade-in scheme to revive sector
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2025
» Thailand is in early discussions with carmakers to introduce a car trade-in and scrapping scheme in a bid to revive an industry hit by its biggest crisis in decades, three industry officials and two sources said.
Push for Asean logistics hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The government is being urged to support positioning the country as an Asean logistics hub and preparing businesses for the transition to smart and green industries.
Connecting with Laos
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2021
» Landlocked but rich in natural resources and geographically diverse, Laos has a lot to offer. Significant investments from neighbours including China have helped the country achieve economic growth of 6-7% a year over the past decade. Yet, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a skilled workforce are among the reasons Laos has yet to fulfil its potential.
Union wants rail bill scrapped
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Railway Workers' Confederation (RWC) has slammed a draft rail transport bill which it says could make it possible for the privatisation of state rail services and infrastructure.
Top officials reshuffled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved sweeping changes to the Finance Ministry's high-level ranks, reshuffling some of the ministry's top officials.
Who's left holding the bag?
Business, Piyachart Maikaew & Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 18/06/2018
» From a mouth-watering serving of som tam to a simple can of Coke, plastic bags have earned a reputation as the primary container for food and other goods among Thais. Either consciously or unconsciously, plastic has become a decades-long addiction with complete disregard to the environment, as these bags are ubiquitous nationwide.
7-Eleven poised to top 11,000 stores in 2018
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/01/2018
» CP All Plc, the operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, plans to spend 7 billion baht to add over 700 new branches in Thailand this year, cashing in on the country's improving retail outlook.
Feed maker Thai Luxe continues drift to renewable power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2018
» SET-listed animal feed producer and trader Thai Luxe Enterprises Plc has announced a 5-billion-baht capital spending budget for 2018-19 as the company looks to expand its renewable energy business in Japan.