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Government mulls non-tariff EV import rules
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/12/2017
» The government is looking towards non-tariff barrier measures, particularly battery standards, to prevent an anticipated flood of electric vehicle (EV) imports from China in light of the Asean-China free trade agreement.
Roadshows to attract global companies to EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/01/2018
» The government will be busy this year holding international roadshows to lure more investors to its much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
BoI considers SME privilege extension
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/12/2017
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is mulling extension of its promotional privileges for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for another three years, as existing measures designed to increase the capabilities of Thai SMEs are scheduled to expire on Dec 31.
Sights set on exports to solve nut glut
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/12/2017
» The government aims to raise crude palm oil exports and is demanding the energy sector buy more crude palm oil to raise domestic prices over the next two months.
Think tank warns of worker vulnerability
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/12/2017
» Thai workers risk losing their jobs with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), big data and the Internet of Things in production and management processes, especially at large and mid-sized companies, says the state planning unit.
Second-phase double-track projects headed for cabinet
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/12/2017
» The second phase of double-track projects, worth 398 billion baht and covering nine routes running a combined 2,217 kilometres, is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval later this month or early next year, says the state planning unit.
More state aid for rubber approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/12/2017
» The government on Friday approved state measures to tackle low rubber prices, including a new loan package worth 20 billion baht for entrepreneurs who agree to purchase and stockpile rubber.
Somkid says 2018 marks turning point
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/11/2017
» Next year will be Thailand's turning point, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, as much-touted infrastructure projects, international broadband development and investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are scheduled to get started.
Somkid: Japanese keen on EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/11/2017
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Mie prefecture in the Kansai region on Japan's main Honshu island are keen to invest in the government's much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), especially in food technology, chemicals, electronics, aviation, biotechnology, medical equipment, education and tourism.
Plan to shift project control to locals
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/11/2017
» The cabinet is set to consider and approve a proposal by the Interior Ministry to use 130-150 billion baht now controlled by local administrative organisations for local development that will help stimulate the domestic economy and raise income in local communities.