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NESDC's new head discusses path
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/10/2020
» Danucha Pichayanan, 50, became the new secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on Oct 1. His predecessor, Thosaporn Sirisamphand, retired on the first day of fiscal 2021.
'Reopen now or face collapse'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/10/2020
» Pailin Chuchottaworn, head of a panel steering the economic recovery, on Monday urged the government to reopen the country in order to prevent it from collapsing.
PM agrees to bail out 7 airlines
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/08/2020
» The government has promised to inject 24 billion baht in soft loans to help bail out seven domestic low-cost airlines, while demanding in return that the airlines retain their 20,000 staff throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Thai Airways to nominate board members to execute rehab
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/08/2020
» Six members of Thai Airways International Plc's (THAI) board of directors will be nominated to execute the airline's debt rehabilitation plan and their names will be submitted to the Central Bankruptcy Court on Aug 17, according to THAI's acting president, Chansin Treenuchagron.
Navy to finalise U-tapao deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/05/2020
» The navy will sign a contract next month with BBS Joint Venture to build the 290-billion-baht Eastern Airport City Project at U-tapao airport which is one of five megaprojects under the government's infrastructure development in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Govt won't let THAI go under: Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/03/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday said the government will not allow ailing flag-carrier Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to collapse and dismissed rumours of impending lay-offs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Asian airlines to fly in more tourists
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2018
» The government's bid to woo tourists during the New Year got a boost after the private sector pledged to fly in more tourists, especially from China and Asean countries.
New THAI boss envisions turnaround
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/10/2018
» Sumeth Damrongchaitham, 53, was officially appointed last month as president of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI).
4 EEC projects approved for infrastructure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2018
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Wednesday approved four infrastructure projects worth a combined 432.85 billion baht, with terms of reference (ToRs) scheduled to be launched within this month.
From rags to riches
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/06/2018
» Na Pho village in Buri Ram is widely known for its "mudmee" silk, or tie-dye silk, which incorporates intricate traditional geometric and zoomorphic motifs in the fabric. The village also has its own traditional handicraft centre that has attracted 1,000 members who earn additional income of 3,000-5,000 baht each month.