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PPP panel to mull 6 more projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2019
» Six additional projects worth a combined 85 billion baht are expected to seek Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee approval this year to proceed under the joint investment scheme.
Decision soon on PPP duty-free issue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2019
» A legal subcommittee under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee is expected to decide whether the bidding process for the duty-free shop concession falls under the newly amended PPP Act by the end of this month.
2nd round of Tak's SEZ bidding opens
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2019
» The Treasury Department has opened the second round of auctions for leasing state land to develop the special economic zone (SEZ) in Tak province after the first auction failed to attract bidder.
FPO spots accelerated fourth-quarter growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2018
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to bounce back to at least 4% in the October-to-December quarter after hitting a speed bump in the previous quarter as domestic consumption accelerates, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Apisak expects slower Thai growth in 2019
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2018
» The Thai economy in 2019 will slow down from this year, with the US-Sino trade rift a drag, but growth of 4% is still possible, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Purple Line, Phuket light rail among projects up for PPP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2018
» The MRT's Purple Line southern extension from Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road to Tao Poon and provincial mass transit projects in Phuket are expected to seek approval from the public-private partnership (PPP) committee early next year before proceeding under the fast-track PPP scheme.
Amlo confiscates B25bn in property
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2018
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is seizing 3,600 property assets worth a combined 25 billion baht, with some properties set to be transferred to the Treasury Department.
Treasury Department moves to raise commercial rent
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Treasury Department wants to raise the rent for land being used for commercial purposes to a 4% return on assets, up from 2-3% of ROA, to match the economic situation, the department chief says.
Stimulus package en route to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2018
» A tourism stimulus package, expected to include visa-fee exemptions for some countries and improved safety and security, will soon go before the cabinet so that the measures can be effective from next month.
FPO hunts Chinese lure
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is seeking stimulus measures to win back tourists as Chinese visitors are shunning Thailand, its chief said.