Tag: ASEAN Economic Community
Transport Ministry to help prompt transport operators for AEC
BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 – The Transport Ministry is set to help make the country’s transport service operators ready for the realization of...
SCB: Small financial institutions may have less security after AEC
BANGKOK, 4 June 2012 – The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has speculated that after the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), many...
Finance Minister admits trade protectionism still in force in some countries
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 -Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Kittiratt Na Ranong has admitted that trade protectionist measures remain effective in...
FTI calls for urgent strengthening of Thai economy towards AEC
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to urgently strengthen the local economy ahead of...
Energy discussion takes place at World Economic Forum
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The 21st World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia’s unofficial opening took place on Wednesday with a private...
Commerce Ministry poised to boost Thai export growth to hit 15%...
BANGKOK, 30 May 2012 – The Commerce Ministry is stepping up its game to push for the Thai export growth of 15 percent...
Labor Ministry helps uplift Thai labor for ASEAN integration
BANGKOK, 29 May 2012 – The Labor Ministry has held a seminar to help uplift Thai labor skills in preparation for the ASEAN...
Special report : Steps Thailand has taken to become part of...
In preparation to become part of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, 3 steps have been taken by Thailand to ensure its...
Vietnam braces itself for AEC
BANGKOK, 23 May 2012 - Vietnamese Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Nguyen tien Minh has expressed his confidence that Vietnamese people are...
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Thai airports approve higher fees as travellers demand better services first
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Board has approved a steep rise in passenger service charges for Thailand’s six major airports, increasing the international...