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Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand boosts investment efficiency in Eastern Economic Corridor
Thai government is pushing forward the policy of “Thailand Industry 4.0” with an aim to promote overall economy and boost the efficiency of domestic industrial sectors. One of the roles of Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) in this endeavor is to develop the Eastern ...
Vietnam, Thailand foster air defence cooperation
Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence received the Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Chaiyapruk Didyasarin, in Hanoi on November 16.Keep reading ...
Pichanan Inpota
The race for the river
Iconsiam is the newest pinnacle of progress on the Chao Phraya, but more is on the way, and some observers are nervousThe spectacular, celebrity-studded opening of Iconsiam, Bangkok’s latest palace of consumerism, lit up the sky over the Chao Phraya River last weekend, further propelling ...
Phatarawadee Phataranawik
Thailand paves the way for renewables
Similar to many other growing Southeast Asian countries, Thailand is facing an increase in energy demand. According to the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), energy demand in Southeast Asia in 2040 is expected to increase between 110- to 130 percent. Meanwhile, due to Thailand’s good ...
Eijas Ariffin
Thailand and China ink sister port pact
Thailand’s Laem Chabang Port and China’s Qinzhou Port have signed a sister port agreement to promote trade and maritime connectivity between Thailand and China, both of which will set up a joint working group and host a biennial meeting.Keep watching ...
Robots vs labour: the state of the car industry in Thailand – the politics of the robot wave
Everyone around the world is becoming aware of artificial intelligence (AI) or robots because their ability is constantly developing and they are likely to replace many jobs in the near future. What is the situation in Thailand? Are workers losing their jobs? Does Thai labour ...
Tewarit Maneechai
Thailand uses MOU system to recruit migrant workers to fill jobs in marine fisheries sector
On 23 September 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labour of the Kingdom of Thailand, together with H.E. U Thein Swe, Minister of Labour, Immigration and Population of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, attended the opening ceremony of the Ranong Post-Arrival ...
Under a changing sky
Climate change has caused much concern this century, but Thailand is joining the fight against rising temperatures by promising to take action on cutting down greenhouse gas emissions.Keep reading ...
Pradit Phulsarikil
Thai–Vietnam trade expected to reach $20 bn by 2020
The target for bilateral trade between Thailand and Vietnam has been set at US$20 billion by 2020, said Thai-Vietnam Business Council’s president Sanan Angubolkul during an interview with The Nation yesterday (Sep 27).Keep reading ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Start over! Chiang Rai SEZ allows privates to allocate lands
Over the past 3 years, the land allocation is a main problem for Chiang Rai Special Economic Zone establishment. One of key suggestions in the last meeting is to give an opportunity to private sector for choosing appropriate lands and seeking the cabinet approval according to the ...
