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Shepherding the evolving NESDB
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2017
» Porametee Vimolsiri, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), is equal parts enthusiastic and nervous after the prestigious government planning unit was directed to transform itself into a real think-tank, shaping the country's long-term vision and mission.
Thai experts get on board Thai-Sino rail
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/06/2017
» The 179-billion-baht Thai-Sino high-speed rail project, the construction contract for which had been granted to China, will now be open to input from Thai engineers, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says.
Reform bid will endure, Somkid says
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/06/2017
» TOKYO - Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has assured Japanese investors that the country will persevere with economic and social reforms, regardless of future changes in government.
Cabinet approves panel for oversight of megaprojects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2017
» The cabinet yesterday gave the nod to setting up a committee to supervise the government's infrastructure megaprojects and requiring all projects worth more than 1 billion baht to disclose certain information to the public.
Royal deed for neighbour in need
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/12/2016
» Five years ago, U Soe Hteik, 35, a native of Yenanchaung city in central Myanmar's Magway region, was a daily wage worker earning about US$200 (7,170 baht) a year and struggling with debt. Like many of his compatriots, the prospects for his life at home looked dim.
Cabinet offers perks to get SMEs to pay tax
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/08/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved tax incentives for owner-operated small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that register as juristic persons and pay the right amount of tax.
FTA talks with Europe back on track
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/01/2016
» The government has agreed to resume Thai-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks at the urging of European businesses that say the trade pact would help to shore up Thailand's economic growth.
Petroleum concessions up for bidding
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/10/2014
» The government plans to auction new petroleum concessions for 29 onshore and offshore blocks next February, expecting to draw investment of 5 billion baht over the next three to five years.
Green light for border trade
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/07/2014
» The military regime is committed to making checkpoint expansion a top priority in a move to spur border trade, but it has yet to make a decision on the ambitious Dawei development plan.
Exports see slowdown
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/05/2014
» Thailand is in dire need of economic stimulus measures because exports may not fare as well as expected, says an advisory council.