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BoI applications up sharply in first half
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/08/2021
» Despite escalating Covid-19 infections in the country, the value of Thailand's investment applications more than doubled in the first half of the year, boosted by foreign direct investment, along with growth in the electronics and medical sectors.
B53bn allotted for EEC water supply
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/08/2021
» The government is committed to investing 52.9 billion baht from now to 2037 to ensure sufficient water supply for its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
New Phuket rule passes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/07/2021
» Foreign visitors participating in the Phuket sandbox scheme will be allowed to visit other tourist spots after seven days starting from Aug 1.
State urged to step up progress of special zones
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/07/2021
» The government is being urged to speed up the implementation of additional special development zones and the digitalisation of government services to boost investments and rehabilitate the country's economy which has been battered by the Covid-19 crisis.
Banker foresees zero growth this year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Thai economy is likely to see zero growth at best this year because Covid-19 infections are expected to continue rising for at least another 2-3 months and the tourism industry will not recover in the fourth quarter as projected, says an economist from Bangkok Bank (BBL).
Contribution of SMEs to GDP to drop
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/07/2021
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to drop in the second quarter because of the harsh impact of new infections, which began in April.
Debt avalanche may curb consumption
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/07/2021
» Rising household debt may slow the country's economic recovery, as people use their income to repay debt rather than spend on consumption, warns the government's planning unit.
BoI approves new R&D, HR privileges
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/07/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) on Wednesday approved enhanced incentives to research & development (R&D) and human resource development, to attract semiconductor manufacturing, digital activities and smart packaging businesses.
Govt vows to tackle household debt
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government has vowed to tackle high household debt, incurred by credit card and personal loans, and offer measures to strengthen the competitiveness of local financial institutions in the long term.
On the fast lane to a hi-tech economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government remains committed to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), firmly believing investment value in the corridor will reach at least 300 billion baht this year as expected.