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Govt blames cost for new payout rules on pensions
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2023
» The government has defended new requirements for the receipt of the elderly allowance, which replaces universal welfare payments. It said the universal welfare payments were too great a burden on state coffers.
Govt panel won't wait on NACC
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The government on Tuesday shrugged off any potential National Anti-Corruption Commission warnings and recommendations about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, insisting its digital wallet policy committee will start work next week.
Govt mulls salary bump
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2023
» The government is looking at increasing the salaries of civil servants as a study for a suitable rate is expected to be completed by this month.
Worker debt hits high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thai workers are saddled with the highest debt levels in 10 years, mainly incurred from daily consumption, vehicles, investments, residential purchases, debt repayment and medical expenses.
Foreigners may get more investment chances
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/12/2016
» The government is considering liberalising more service businesses for foreign investment including telecommunication, financial services and those that the Board of Investment (BoI) is seeking to attract, such as related to innovation and advanced technology.
Exports down 5.78% in 2015
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2016
» Exports fell more than expected in 2015, declining by 5.78%, their biggest drop in six years.
Rice exports to hit 11 million tonnes
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/10/2014
» Thailand's rice shipments are on course to hit 11 million tonnes this year thanks to price competitiveness and the government's accelerated attempt to dispose of stocks.
Meeting of farm panel bears no fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2014
» New measures to help rice farmers deal with low paddy prices and spiralling production costs have yet to be concluded, but the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is unlikely to adopt any of the previous programmes such as rice pledging or price guarantees.
Farmers plead for rice price prop
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/06/2014
» Rice farmers have petitioned the junta to help them deal with low paddy prices and spiralling production costs.
Thai-China ties strengthen
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2013
» Thai investors hope strong ties between Thailand and China will spur the economic growth of both nations, the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce said yesterday.