Thailand Eastern Economic Corridor expects 300-billion-baht investment in 2021 BANGKOK – Thailand expects investment to triple to at least 300 billion baht in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) this year as investment projects previously held by the coronavirus outbreak get pushed forward again as the pandemic eases. EEC Secretary -General Kanit Sangsubhan said actual investment in…
TV5 and JD.com partner for fruit sales Royal Thai Army Radio and Television (TV5) is working with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com to help promote Thai agricultural products on the platform as part of measures to increase income for farmers and the country’s economy. “Talks have been held with JD.com to export Thai fruit to JD…
Thai businesses call for vaccine passports, more foreign suppliers, to safeguard economic recovery Thailand’s economic recovery will depend on how the government handles the question of vaccinations this year, the country’s top business association said Wednesday, calling for vaccine-passport programmes to boost tourism, and a wider supply of imported vaccines for Thai citizens. The Joint…
Power a priority to cope with Thai EEC demands Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is seeking acceleration of new power projects to cope with the expected sharp spike in electricity demand with the promotion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Ministry officials met with the EEC Policy Committee and the National Energy Reform Committee (NERC) late…