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Time to rethink future growth channels
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/04/2021
» The Thai economy faces a spate of challenges with the latest outbreak compounding the difficulty of recovery efforts.
Govt to slash rice export tax
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the Commerce Ministry's plan to reduce surcharges for Thai rice exporters on rice shipments under the EU and UK quotas.
Adviser says barriers need alleviating
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/04/2021
» Thailand risks lagging behind Malaysia, Vietnam and even Indonesia for investment competitiveness if obstacles are not smoothed over, warns the former senior country officer and managing director for JPMorgan Thailand.
Provincial governors urged to stimulate investments
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/04/2021
» Provincial governors and administrative organisations are being urged to play a more proactive part to help boost investments in their provinces.
Expecting a windfall
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2021
» China and Hong Kong are expected to dominate foreign direct investment in Thailand over the next 5-10 years thanks to its rapidly recovering economy during the pandemic and the Chinese government's policy to encourage overseas investment amid a trade row with the US, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Government pledges to ramp up 4D campaign
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/03/2021
» The government vows to rev up a 4D scheme -- Digitalisation, De-carbonisation, Decentralisation and De-risk -- to lift the country's economic growth as it sticks to its 4% growth target this year.
Budget for fiscal 2022 wins cabinet approval
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/03/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a fiscal 2022 budget of 3.10 trillion baht, with a deficit of 700 billion baht, which is 91 billion or 15% higher than fiscal 2021.
Government adamant on growth target of 4% this year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/03/2021
» The government has pledged to revitalise tourism, stimulate domestic spending, and spur exports and investment to help economic growth reach its 4% target this year.
Tax perks and regulation package for FDI ahead
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/03/2021
» The government is scheduled to unveil fresh tax incentives and relaxed regulations later this month to facilitate the ease of doing business and entice foreign investors who are looking to relocate their production sites to stave off the continued trade spat between the US and China.
High value-added economy in focus
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2021
» The next national economic and social development plan should aim to provide Thailand a high value-added economy, according to the state planning unit.