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B22bn plan to combat 'slowdown'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/05/2019
» The government has launched a fresh economic stimulus package worth 21.8 billion baht to counter signs of an economic slowdown and boost domestic consumption to offset weaker exports.
Low-cost housing scheme set for phase 2
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/03/2019
» The government is pressing ahead with the second phase of its low-cost housing scheme, with beneficiaries of the project extended to the elderly and those planning to have children.
Somkid eyes post-election economic leap
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/03/2019
» Thailand's economy will make a big leap after the general election on March 24 and Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will return as prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak told 2,000 investors on Monday.
Universal budget swells to B191bn
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/02/2019
» The cabinet has approved a 191-billion-baht budget for the office handling the Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme in fiscal 2020.
'Pla gud' is country's top fish
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/02/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved a proposal to make the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), or the Siamese betta, as Thailand's national aquatic species.
PPRP 'made a mistake' on farmers' land
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted Monday the Sor Por Kor land granted to poor farmers for agricultural land reform purposes cannot be upgraded to title deeds that would allow for the land to be sold or commercialised.
Govt takes investment roadshow to Japan
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/01/2019
» The government will hold its first roadshow in Japan's Kansai, Osaka and Kobe from Jan 30 to Feb 2 to attract investors, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Cabinet OKs land use for airport rail
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/01/2019
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved a royal decree to expropriate 850 rai of land in 20 tambons (subdistricts) in three provinces and one district in Bangkok for construction of the 220-km high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-tapao airports.
New rights for gay couples
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved a bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples which will entitle them to a range of new legal rights, Natthaporn Jatusripitak, spokesman for Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, said.
Draft air navigation bill progresses
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft bill for the air navigation law, allowing foreign investors who win Board of Investment (BoI) promotional privileges to own up to 100% of shares.