4 Chinese tech companies investing big sums in Thailand: Anutin
PRIME Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said while travelling from Chengdu, Sichuan, to Beijing at 3.45 p.m. local time (an hour ahead of Thailand) today (July 19) that four major Chinese tech companies are ready to invest over 70 billion baht in Thailand creating tens of thousands of jobs, PPTVHD36 said. This follows successful discussion between […]
Read MoreThai PM boosts trade ties with China’s Sichuan province
THAI Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with Mr. Wang Xiaohui, secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan province in Chengdu today (July 18) with both sides agreeing to upgrade cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, tourism, and local-level cooperation in concretely connecting the Thai economy with the western Chinese market, […]
Read MoreSonthi to cease Manager Group’s print editions and go digital only
THE FOUNDER OF Manager Group of newspapers Mr. Sondhi Limthongkul officially announced today (July 17) that Manager daily newspaper and 360 weekend newspaper will cease their print editions at the end of this month and exist exclusively online, Naewna newspaper said this evening. This marks the end of decades-long print media legacy with Sonthi […]
Read MoreCentral bank extends ‘Asset and Debt Moratorium’ programme till yearend 2027
IN A move to help businesses cope with economic downturn and the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East the Bank of Thailand (BOT) today (July 17) extended the “Asset and Debt Moratorium” programme launched for five years in 2021 when Covid-19 pandemic triggered liquidity problems till the end of 2027, PPTVHD36 said. Central Bank […]
Read MoreForeign film shoots bring in over 4 billion baht in first half
By Thai Newsroom THE influx of foreign filmmakers to Thailand led to the country generating 4.025 billion baht in revenue during the first half of this year thus reinforcing Thailand’s position as a key destination for the global film industry. Ms. Ploytalay Laksmisangchan, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said 302 foreign film […]
Read MoreLand bridge project delayed by a year to gauge public opinion
THE Transport Ministry has put off submission of a 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge project and draft Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill for its implementation to the cabinet for a year in order to gather and evaluate feedback from all sectors, PPTVHD36 said today (July 8). The Land Bridge project is designed to connect two seas […]
Read MoreHua Hin Airport upgrade and direct flights to Kuala Lumpur gets in gear
THE government is moving forward with the resumption of direct flights between Hua Hin and Kuala Lumpur thus elevating the popular seaside city to a world-class destination and boosting the regional economy, Naewna newspaper said today (July 4). Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the government, under the leadership […]
Read MoreExport of five Thai shrimp species to Malaysia will likely resume soon
THAI Agriculture & Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said after holding talks with Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu that the neighbouring country will likely lift its temporary ban on import of five Thai shrimp species within 30 says, Amarin TV said this evening (July 1). Shrimp farmers had urged the […]
Read MoreAOT expects jump in 2027 after big drop in passenger growth this year
AFTER lowering airline passenger growth forecast for this fiscal year to less than 1% due to global economic and geopolitical volatility, Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) expects this to edge up to 2% in 2027 while proceeding with airport expansion projects to accommodate long-term travel demand, PPTVHD36 said today (June 26). Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, […]
Read MoreBrent falls below US$75 as Nasdaq drops for third straight day
By AFP and published by CNA NEW YORK: Oil prices retreated on Wednesday (June 24) to their lowest levels since the start of the United States-Iran war while tech shares continued to show weakness on a mixed day for global stocks. Brent crude dropped below US$75 a barrel for the first time since the […]
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