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BOI to propose ‘Thailand’s Next Step’ plan to new government
The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) is preparing a plan to propose to the new government that aims to attract investors by focusing on creating an ecosystem and enhancing ease of doing business in five target industries.The plan, dubbed “Thailand’s Next Step” will prioritise ...
The Nation Reporter
BOI revamps policy to promote digital businesses
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has revealed its commitment to digitilisation by announcing a new focus on the development of Thai IT personnel and upgrading business infrastructures to meet global standards.The BOI plans to reorganise its digital-related activities under a single concept as “Development ...
BOI calls for meeting with foreign representatives to boost investment opportunities in Thailand
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) said on Wednesday that it had managed to hold a meeting with representatives of Foreign Chambers of Commerce to enhance confidence among investors and facilitate those who are interested to invest in Thailand.Duangjai Asawachintachit, BOI’s secretary general, said that 35 ...
Value of business investment applications falls 15% this year
The total value of business investment applications fell 15 per cent in the first three quarters of 2020 despite a slight rise in the number of firms applying, the Board of Investment (BOI) said on Wednesday.Foreign and local applications from January-September rose to 1,098, as ...
The Nation Reporter
BoI, state banks extend helping hand to firms hit hard by Covid-19
The Board of Investment (BoI) will join hands with two state-backed banks to help entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, BoI secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit has said.“BoI will work with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand [SME D Bank] and Export-Import Bank of Thailand ...
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Cabinet OKs measures to stimulate investment
Fresh incentives meant to spur private investment of 110 billion baht and add 0.25 percentage points to economic growth sailed through the cabinet on Tuesday.The measures include a corporate income tax deduction of 2.5 times expenditure on machinery, a one-year tax exemption for importing new ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
BoI relocation package capitalises on trade spat
The Board of Investment (BoI) looks set to propose to the economic cabinet at its meeting on Friday a relocation package for foreign investors wishing to shift from China to Thailand.The package will focus largely on headquarters, research centres, talent and high technology industry, said ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Thailand's surge in IMD competitiveness list reflects dynamic economy, says BOI
Thailand’s 5-rank rise in the 2019 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, released in late May, reflects the business friendly environment and the dynamism of the economy which are the key factors attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to the country, according to Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).Keep ...
BoI shuttles ahead with bio-economy plan
The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved in principle the promotion of Thailand as a bio-economy hub to increase farmer income, in line with the government’s policy to reduce income inequality and develop new S-curve industries.Keep reading ...
Chatrudee Theparat
Board of Investment gives the nod to five projects worth Bt40 bn
The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved five investment projects worth a total of Bt40.462 billion during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.The highest investment proposal comes from a Chinese investor, Ju Xunning, who plans to invest Bt10.061 billion to establish a car ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
