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Saudi event leads to 100 partnerships
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/07/2024
» The latest investment roadshow in Saudi Arabia has led to new opportunities as up to 100 pairs of Thai and Saudi entrepreneurs agreed to forge business partnerships, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Ion Energy closes $3m funding round
Business, Published on 01/05/2024
» Beacon Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Kasikornbank (KBank), has partnered with Solar United Network (SUN) Group, an Indonesia-based solar energy firm, to close a Series A funding round of US$3 million for Ion Energy, a Thai solar energy startup.
Study on Land Bridge estate expected soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2024
» A study on the construction of a new industrial estate to support the government's proposed Land Bridge project is expected to be completed in 3-4 months, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
MR DIY shrugs off wage hike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/03/2024
» MR DIY continues to expand in Thailand despite the hike in the daily minimum wage.
BMW to announce local EV battery plant plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/02/2024
» BMW Group Thailand is planning to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Thailand this year to support its sales of battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs, competing with Chinese EV supply chains.
Balancing 2 large projects
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/02/2024
» The proposed Land Bridge project in southern Thailand is viewed by the current administration as a marker of its success in drawing foreign investment, similar to how previous governments regarded the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
Cabinet okays 18 southern projects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» The mobile cabinet on Tuesday approved 18 new development projects with a total budget of 552 million baht for six southern provinces on the Andaman Coast.
Srettha vows to push Land Bridge project
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Despite mounting criticism, the government says it is committed to moving ahead with plans to convince foreign investors to shell out for its Land Bridge megaproject, while pledging to emphasise the environmental impact, particularly in headwater areas, as a top priority.
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday ordered all ministries to undertake significant regulatory and legal reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, aiming to complete the process this year.