The infrastructure projects in the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme should add some commercial property projects such as mixed-use developments to increase return on investment and business flow, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI). Source: Business

Amway Thailand Ltd, a direct selling company, expects sales to reach 19 billion baht this year, up 4% from 2017, boosted by continuous growth in health and beauty products. Source: Business

The Finance Ministry plans to offer a value-added tax (VAT) refund to shoppers who spend up to 20,000 baht from Feb 1 to 15 next year in a bid to boost domestic spending amid murky economic prospects. Source: Business

The government yesterday approved a draft of master plans to accompany the 20-year national strategy. Source: Business

The Bank of Thailand has turned more pessimistic on this year’s economic growth, saying risks to its 4.4% forecast are tilted to the downside. Source: Business

The property market will slow next year amid negative factors such as new mortgage lending requirements, an uptrend in interest rates and the prolonged US-China trade war, according to developers and experts. Source: Business

A Laos-based firm intends to raise funds by issuing baht-denominated bonds for the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong. Source: Business

Source: Sports

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His back is healing, but Tiger Woods revealed he is struggling with ankle pain at the Hero World Challenge. Source: Sports