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Research finds investors paying less attention to tax incentives

Research by economists has found that tax incentives are no longer the main consideration of investors, who are now paying more attention to basic infrastructure and the governance of investments.Keep reading ...

Itiporn Lakarnchua

Govt reveals digital transformation master plan

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is preparing a master plan for collaboration that echoes Asean’s theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, which was chosen by Thailand as the theme of its chairmanship in 2019. Keep reading ...

Komsan Tortermvasana

FTI strikes bullish note on 2019 despite trade worries

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is optimistic that the domestic economy in 2019 will gain from the general election and public investment, even as the trade spat between the US and China pressures the country’s export outlook. Keep reading ...

Piyachart Maikaew

NLA to debate on marijuana bill on Friday

The National Legislative Assembly is due to debate Friday (Nov, 23) on the amendments to the Narcotics Act to pave the way for the use of marijuana extracts for medical purpose, said Somchai Sawaengkarn, secretary of the parliamentary affairs extraordinary committee.Keep reading ...

Thailand working with WEF on Digital ASEAN program

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is partnering with leading technological entities including Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Lazada to launch a Digital ASEAN program, aiming to develop digital skills among some 20 million ASEAN citizens by 2020 with an emphasis on SMEs.Keep watching ...

BoI offers incentives to meet Bt300-bn EEC target

The Board of Investment (BoI) maintains its Bt300 billion total investment target in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) by the year-end and is releasing new investment packages to woo investors.Keep reading ...

Phuwit Limviphuwat

Role of 5G put under scrutiny

The next generation of wireless technology, known as 5G, will enable Thai voters to directly exercise their democratic rights through the use of electronic voting systems (iVote), but such a shift will depend on the readiness of all players within the political system, a seminar ...

Patpon Sabpaitoon

Thailand to stop all foreign plastic waste imports by 2021 following Malaysia, Vietnam

Thailand will ban all plastic waste imports by 2021, making it the latest country in South east Asia to take policy-level action against a rising influx of foreign plastic scraps, much of which comes from food and beverage packaging.Keep reading ...

Boost in workers’ skills necessary to propel nation forward: minister

The government is focusing on technological enhancement to drive development, Labour Minister Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew said at the opening ceremony of the 2nd TVET (technical and vocational education and training) Forum in Bangkok yesterday (Nov, 19).Keep reading ...

The Nation Reporter

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

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