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TDRI: Tear down these trade walls
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/11/2013
» Thailand should allow free trade in the energy, telecommunications and financial sectors to drive competition and lower costs for business operators, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Fishing in troubled waters
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/11/2013
» Muan Onkaew is only 45. But as she flashes a black smile, standing barefoot at the doorway of her stilt house, she appears much older.
Opponents of Don Sahong dam call for MRC consultation
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/11/2013
» For opponents of the Don Sahong dam project, any opportunity to halt the project hinges on the wording of the agreement that set up the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
Bond rush likely to bolster mutual funds to half of GDP
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 25/11/2013
» Thai fund management firms expect a rush into bonds will lift their industry's value next year to about half the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from an estimated 40% today.
Thai-European FTA 'will end the agribusiness monopoly'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/11/2013
» Despite fears that it might hurt small farmers, the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union is likely to bring an end to the monopoly in the country's agribusiness sector, says an expert.
Yokohama to double output
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 26/11/2013
» RAYONG : Japanese tyre maker Yokohama Rubber Co plans to double production capacity at its plant in Rayong in a bid to make Thailand its export base for Asean.
Product Placement
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/12/2013
» Teeradet Dumrongbhalasitr taps up the other side of a shelf divider for an herbal toothpaste brand. With four people working at dunnhumby's newest division, even this small task requires help from the team leader.
World Bank asked to map out Thai SME promotions
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/12/2013
» Thailand is seeking help from the World Bank to map out its five-year promotion plan for small and medium-sized enterprises starting in 2017 in a bid to increase the gross domestic product (GDP) of SMEs to pre-financial crisis levels.
Digging deep
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/12/2013
» Pimit Prasopmongkol was 32 years old when he moved to Lamphun's Li district with his wife and twin daughters.
Leadership void 'will hurt growth'
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/12/2013
» The dissolution of parliament may ease political tensions, but the private sector is concerned that a delay in government spending could take its toll on Thailand's economic growth next year even though the Bank of Thailand is not concerned yet.