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Economy expected to make headway in H1
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Thai economy is likely to start recovering in the first half of this year thanks to the government's better control of Covid-19 infections, the state's economic stimulus measures as well as accelerated infrastructure development, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Delay in 5G licence payment on cards
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2021
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has been ordered to study a proposal to delay 5G spectrum licence payment in a move to help alleviate the financial hardship of the winning bidders which have been hard hit by the pandemic.
PM approves B40bn in aid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday gave the green light to financial aid handouts to ease the plight of employees under the social security system. The scheme will cost the government about 40 billion baht.
Cabinet backs 8 special holidays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved eight special holidays for next year, including regional ones, to stimulate tourism.
Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Cabinet approves subsidy rates for sugar cane farmers
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/06/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the rates of financial assistance to be paid to about 300,000 sugar cane growers nationwide, under a subsidy programme that is estimated to require 10 billion baht in state funding.
Govt eyes HK free trade deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/11/2019
» Thailand plans to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong, which will cover the service sector, including green finance and cyber security.
CP to ink rail deal on Thursday
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/10/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has confirmed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will preside over the signing of a deal to build the rail system connecting the country's three main airports with the Charoen Pokphand Group-led (CP) consortium on Thursday.
ABN AMRO hints at EEC hub potential
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/09/2018
» The government aims to attract European finance companies eager to use Thailand as a springboard to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor's (EEC's) financial centre.
Link to Pearl River Delta sought
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/10/2017
» Thailand is looking to deepen strategic cooperation with the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PPRD) region of China to boost trade and investment not only between the two countries but also with Asean.