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Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
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Apisak securing draft law for business ease
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2018
» Even as the general election nears, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pushing the Finance Ministry to complete a new draft Secured Transactions Act to facilitate business operations and raise the country's ranking in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business list.
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Cabinet approves 0.01% fees for transfer, mortgage
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/05/2019
» The cabinet has approved cutting both housing transfer and mortgage fees to 0.01% for 12 months, aiming to spur buying after critics said the previous measure to offer tax deductions of up to 200,000 baht for buyers of homes and condos worth up to 5 million baht would have a minimal impact on the market.
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Over-charged utilities
News, Postbag, Published on 30/12/2017
» Prices for solar-generated electricity provided by commercial firms are falling dramatically. A Mexican solar power company just won a bid to produce electricity for a wholesale cost of US$17.70 (580 baht) per megawatt hour. The next two lowest bids were by Saudi Arabian and Italian firms.
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NFC chairman calls for farming reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2016
» Prapat Panyachatraksa, chairman of the National Farmers Council, is urging the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to reform the agriculture sector and move towards integrated farming to help alleviate poverty among farmers.
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Two-year report: Could do better
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2016
» After setting up the National Council for Peace and Order on May 23, 2014, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha announced an ambitious mission: to "return happiness to the country" through economic, social and political reforms.
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ICOs get 30 extra days to inform SEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2018
» A draft version of a royal decree regulating transactions related to digital assets will grant issuers of initial coin offerings (ICOs) 90 days to inform the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their plans before the law takes effect.
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Cabinet approves further crab banks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2018
» The mobile cabinet meeting at Phetchaburi on Tuesday approved a scheme to financially support fishery communities in coastal areas and establish blue swimmer crab banks, an initiative that helps increase the number of crabs and boosts farmers' income.
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Stocks drift in thin trade, China leads Asia lower
Business, Published on 30/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets traded thinly last week as geopolitical tensions rose after Turkey downed a Russian plane that entered its territory from war-torn Syria. Wall Street was subdued because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and a shortened session on Friday. European markets were little changed as investors awaited word this week on whether the European Central Bank would extend its stimulus measures.
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Share trade subdued after long-expected Fed move
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
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