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Thailand Fast-Tracks 17 Industrial Projects Worth 121 Billion Baht

Thailand's Board of Investment is accelerating 17 manufacturing and industrial projects worth more than 121 billion baht under its FastPass initiative, with investment focused largely on electronics, electrical appliances and advanced manufacturing and expected to create more than 14,000 domestic jobs.
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Thai Public and Private Sectors Align on AI-Led Push Toward High-Income Status
Anutin and Google Discuss Expansion of Green Data Centers in Thailand
Thailand Targets $80 Billion in Semiconductor Investment by 2050
New Private Equity Trust Targets Thailand's Technology Startups
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Fitch Outlook Revision Seen Supporting Confidence in Thai Banking Sector
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