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Unemployment rate reaches 2.25% in Q3
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/11/2021
» Thailand's labour market has been severely affected by the strict measures to control the spread of Covid-19, with the unemployment rate jumping to 2.25% in the third quarter from 1.89% in the previous three months, while household debt continued to grow.
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.
BoI grants perks to EV manufacturers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/11/2020
» The Board of Investment (BoI) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday approved a fresh privilege package for electric vehicles (EVs) following the expiration of the previous package in 2018.
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.
Joint panel to tackle rehabilitation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/06/2020
» The government and the private sector have agreed to revive the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee (JPPCC) as a core forum for the two to work together on solutions for the country's social and economic rehabilitation after the pandemic.
Ban Lum Sum showcases community tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/05/2020
» Community tourism is a growing market as new generations of travellers seek more meaningful experiences from their leisure time.
Debt steady from weak housing sales
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/12/2019
» Thailand's household debt in the second half this year has slowed from the first half thanks to weak housing demand, excess supply in the property market and tighter lending from financial institutions.
Household debt sees second-quarter rise
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/11/2019
» Household debt remained on the rise in the second quarter, but slowed from the previous quarter, thanks largely to the weaker economy, says the state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Mitsubishi seeks battery makers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/08/2019
» Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is calling for the government to help find battery makers to supply parts or to form a joint venture with for the Japanese car maker's battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
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.