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Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Election date won't affect state projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2019
» The government's flagship development initiatives, notably the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), are unlikely to be affected by the general election date, now set at March 24.
Bill targets populist spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft monetary and fiscal bill which includes controls on spending for populist policies. The move is aimed at preventing future fiscal problems and enhancing transparency in the state fiscal budget.
Pheu Thai ready for ruling
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/03/2014
» The government is poised to resort back to financial institutions’ loans or the fiscal budget deficit to finance the infrastructure development if the planned 2-trillion-baht infrastructure loan bill falls through.
Government still preparing for AEC
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/09/2013
» The government will reform Thailand economically to ensure its readiness to cope with competition among Asean countries and rapid change globally, the prime minister says.
Pattaya high-speed link on track for 2018
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/03/2013
» The government is aiming to complete the country's first high-speed train between Bangkok and Pattaya by 2018.
Panel seeks nod for mega-project plans
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2012
» A joint public and private committee plans to seek cabinet approval for mega-projects worth more than 600 billion baht to develop the Northeast during the mobile cabinet meeting today.
Govt floats option for flood loans bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» The government will submit a bill seeking authorisation to borrow 350 billion baht in funds for its water management programmes if the charter court finds its funding decree unconstitutional.
Cabinet okays B2.27 trillion in spending
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2012
» The cabinet yesterday approved a massive 2.27 trillion baht spending plan, mostly for infrastructure projects over the next five years.