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LPG market wide open for competition
After more than three decades of government manipulation, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trading has been completely liberalised as of today, say industry officials and experts.Keep reading ...
Indonesia and Thailand charting clear maritime boundaries
Indonesia and Thailand are embarking on what could be a long and tedious negotiation process to determine the border of the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) between the two countries in the Andaman Sea. Read more ...
Petronas LNG supply in reach
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is to secure the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by purchasing a 10% stake in an LNG production resource of Malaysia’s national oil firm, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), for US$500 million (16.7 billion baht).Keep reading ...
Farmers will reap EEC rewards, Uttama says
The Industry Ministry will ensure that farmers benefit from the government’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project, minister, Uttama Savanayana says. It is part of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s strategy to take care of the agriculture sector, particularly farmers in areas near the EEC, he said. ...
Asia growth outlook brightens on strong exports - ADB
The Asian Development Bank raised its 2017 and 2018 growth forecasts for the region, reflecting rising exports as manufacturers of smartphones to cars to other consumer goods benefited from improving global demand. Developing Asia – made up of 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region – is ...
Airfare surge seen for Thailand in 2018
Thailand is expected to see one of the steepest increases in airfares globally next year, a global travel management firm said this week.Keep reading ...
Communications market poised to skyrocket
Thailand’s communications market is predicted to reach 1 trillion baht in value over the next six years, thanks to the popularity of over-the-top (OTT) services and growth in digital transformation.Keep reading ...
List of jobs reserved for Thais to be revised
The Employment Department will revise the list of 39 professions reserved for Thai citizens to accommodate the changing circumstances of Thai workers.Keep reading ...
EU tipped to keep Thai 'yellow card' IUU warning
The government’s efforts to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) are unlikely to satisfy the European Commission (EC) as it is likely to maintain its official warning or so-called “yellow card” on the country, says a source.Keep reading ...
Agencies instructed to speed up rubber plans
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed nine state agencies to speed up the use of rubber in a bid to lift domestic demand which will help shore up falling rubber prices.Keep reading ...
