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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.
Section 44 mulled to drive EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/07/2016
» The government may need to exercise Section 44 of the interim constitution to tackle existing obstacles to the ambitious development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says Kobsak Phutrakul, assistant minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
Cabinet nod for public procurement draft
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft bill on public procurement, which will govern purchases made not only by all state agencies, but also by local administrative organisations, state enterprises, public organisations, independent organisations established under the constitution, state universities and state independent bodies.
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.
Draft charter to enshrine development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/07/2015
» The new national economic and social development plan will be enshrined in the new draft constitution so that following governments will be legally bound to follow the policies.
Private sector pushes free trade with EU
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/07/2012
» With the euro-zone crisis likely to run into the fourth quarter next year, the government is being urged to step up Thailand-EU free trade agreement talks to allow Thai products to gain greater access to European markets.