Tag: Prasert Boonchaisuk
Farmers ask that govt build cold storage to cushion fruit surplus
BANGKOK, 21 May 2013 – Thai farmers are requesting that the government build cold storage to preserve fruits, particularly rambutan which is facing...
Thailand & UK enter official pact to promote SMEs
BANGKOK, 20 May 2013 – Thailand and the United Kingdom have signed an official agreement to promote small- and medium-sized enterprises ahead of...
Anti-flood walls for Thai industrial estates almost completed
BANGKOK, May 15 – Thailand’s Industry Ministry will earmark a Bt1.754 billion (US$60 million) subsidy for the construction of flood-prevention walls at four...
Industry Ministry mulls industrial estates in Thailand’s four regions
BANGKOK, March 26 –The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has been assigned to set up industrial estates in four regions of the...
Local SMEs affected by new daily minimum wage to receive more...
BANGKOK, 14 February 2013 The Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Committee has agreed to implement special measures to help SME operators, who have been...
Smaller businesses, textile industry feel most severe impact from wage hike
Thailand’s minimum wage hike to Bt300 has increased the capital costs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by almost six percent, with the...
More cushion measures for SMEs expected in next few months when...
BANGKOK, 10 January 2013 The Industry Ministry will find solutions to break the impact of the 300-baht minimum wage for SME businesses across...
Bids for investment incentives hits record high last year
BANGKOK, Jan 10 - Applications for investment privileges in Thailand reached a historic level of Bt1.46 trillion -- nearly US$48 billion -- in...
Bids for investment incentives rocket to Bt1 trillion
BANGKOK, Dec 27 – Applications for investment privileges in Thailand jumped to a historic volume of Bt1 trillion during Jan 1-Dec 20 this...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...