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Experts worry about ultra-fine air dust hazard.
The haze may appear to be clearing from the Bangkok skyline, the risk of exposure to ultra-fine dust particles remains.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Laos seeks Thai support on new Mekong bridge
The Lao government has approached Thailand for financial support for the construction of a new bridge connecting the two countries. Vientiane had forwarded the request in the form of grants or loans to the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, the Vientiane Times reported, citing a ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
EEC seen pushing GDP growth above 5%
Investment drawn to the proposed Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) could push the country’s economic growth rate above 5 percent by 2021, Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) said.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Huge trash piles wash up on Koh Talu beaches
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A huge amount of garbage has been found floating off three beaches on Koh Talu in Bang Saphan Noi district, prompting concern that it will affect coral reefs and egg-laying sites of endangered sea turtles.Keep reading ...
Chaiwat Satyaem
Fewer water bottle cap seals starting in April
Starting in April, bottles of drinking water will no longer come with plastic seals over them. Five manufacturers agreed Tuesday to stop affixing plastic over water bottle caps. The agreement is part of a government campaign to eliminate the plastic and will be effective starting ...
Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Moving forward in global trade
Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile. As an Asean member country, Thailand also ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Mae Sot-Myawaddy Special Economic Zones accelerate infrastructure development in response to increasing investment.
Mae Sot is the small town in the middle of the valley in Tak province, but it is increasingly attractive to both Thai and foreign investors. Mae Sot is cross-border trade city linking with Myawaddy city in Karen State of Myanmar. Coupled with the Government’s ...
The government does not agree to allow free Visa for Burmese people across Tak province due to it may cause influx of illegal immigrant labor.
Many business persons from private sector suggest free Visa openings in Tak Special Economic Zone. But, the relevant security authorities disagreed because it could be a channel for illegal migrants to enter the interior areas. On January 10, 2018, Mr. Chatree Atchananun, Director General of ...
The Treasury Department is preparing to auction 5,818 Rais of land for private investors to invest in special economic zones.
Mr. Potchara Anantasilp, Director General of the Treasury Department disclosed after conducting field visit to the State Property area in Ban Kao sub-district, Muang district of Kanchanaburi province, which will be developed as a special economic zone. He said after the Army returned the area ...
Adjusted Special Border Economic Zone Plans and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand will develop industrial estates in 4 provinces.
“Somkid” accelerates the Industrial Estate of Thailand to develop special border economic zones after its First Phase “except” Sa Kaeo are facing various problems and duplicate land rights documents. Also, these special border economic development plans do not meet the needs of investors. As a ...
