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Retailers set Jan 1 plastic ban
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2019
» The Thai Retailers Association and 75 member stores across 24,500 retail distribution channels plan to ban the use of plastic bags under the "Everyday Say No to Plastic Bags" campaign from Jan 1, 2020.
Thais setting the pace for social commerce
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/11/2019
» Thailand is in the pole position for social commerce in the world, says price-comparing website Priceza, and local merchants should drive towards unique and value-added products to stay competitive in the market.
Cabinet to give nod to draft rail deal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/05/2019
» The cabinet is set to approve a draft joint venture contract for the 225-billion-baht high-speed train development project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports at its meeting on Tuesday.
SRT opening bidding for Bang Sue plot
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/03/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to open bidding next year for a mixed-use development worth 35-80 billion baht on 120 rai next to SCG's head office in Bang Sue.
Japanese vow backing for high-speed rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2019
» The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has confirmed it will finance the high-speed rail linking the three main airports and the Eastern Economic Corridor's smart city in Chachoengsao.
TRA ready to file appeal of tourist VAT refund contract
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/10/2018
» A group of retailers has called on the government to think twice about the downtown value-added tax (VAT) refund contract for foreign tourists outside airports, reasoning that Siam Paragon, CentralWorld, Central Chidlom, The Emporium and Robinson Sukhumvit are located in areas with the highest tourist densities, making them the most appropriate refund points.
Bang Sue area plans being formed to lure investment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2018
» The government is being urged to promote the establishment of an urban development corporation, amend some city zone regulations and extend the period of leasehold contracts to make developments surrounding Bang Sue station more attractive for investment.