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Thailand Aims to Become Regional Aviation Hub
July 24, 2019
The Thai government is striving to make the country a regional aviation hub, and the industry continues to grow by 10 percent a year, said new Transport Minister of Thailand Saksayam Chidchob.
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Four Foreign Firms Flee to EEC
July 23, 2019
Four companies from Japan and China are expected to relocate their manufacturing facilities from China to Thailand to escape the escalating US-China trade war, says Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
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Govt Tells Forum of Mega-Aviation Plans
July 23, 2019
The government has pledged its full support for the country's 20-year national strategy for the development of the aviation industry.
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Govt to Push EEC Policy into Overdrive, but Business Demands Tangible Results
July 23, 2019
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Thursday (July 25) unveil his government’s policy statement in Parliament, aimed at elevating Thailand to developed-nation status country via 12 urgent and 12 long-term policies focused mainly on the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project.
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ASEAN Region is Projected to Become the World’s 4th Largest Economic Zone by 2030
July 22, 2019
This June, Thailand hosted the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok from June 20-23, 2019. The event’s theme was "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, and its goal was to promote unity and collective advancement for all countries in the ASEAN region.
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The Coming Storm
July 22, 2019
Auto parts makers can survive the shift to EVs, but losses loom for those that cannot adapt
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Construction Begins at Continental Motorcycle Factory in Thailand
July 22, 2019
The first stones have been laid at Continental’s new motorcycle tire factory in Rayong, Thailand, which is in the immediate vicinity of the company’s existing passenger car tire factory at the site.
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Electric Vehicles (EV) Indsutry Gaining Momentum in ASEAN
July 22, 2019
The development of electric vehicles (EV) is gaining momentum in Southeast Asian nations, as such vehicles require fewer parts and barriers to market entry are lower compared to engine-powered vehicles, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun.
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Fintech to be Central Bank's Main Policy
July 19, 2019
The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Dr. Veerathai Santiprabhob, has announced the central bank’s plan to have its main policy revolve around financial technology (fintech) and create infrastructure for free money transfers.
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