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NESDC revises down 2021 growth outlook
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/02/2021
» The state planning agency National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has downgraded its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.5-3.5% from 3.5-4.5% made in November, mainly because of a fresh wave of infections.
BoI renews perks for SET and MAI
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/02/2021
» The government has renewed investment promotion measures for companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Market for Alternative Investment (MAI).
Govt greenlights B117bn boost for higher education
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2021
» The National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council has approved a budget of 117.8 billion baht to improve higher education, with a focus on a plan to push for development projects related to the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy.
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.
Committee for incentives and legal tweaks formed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2021
» The government has established an ad hoc committee and pledged to readjust investment privileges, existing laws, regulations and work permits to facilitate and attract investment, especially in advanced technology.
EEC Office sets B300bn goal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office aims to attract 300 billion baht in investment applications for the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) this year.
Private company joint ventures allowed for defence projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/01/2021
» The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), an R&D agency under the Defence Ministry, has been approved to forge joint ventures in four defence-related investment projects with private companies.
ITD seeks state help over Dawei issue
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/01/2021
» SET-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) submitted a request for government help on Friday to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha after the Dawei Special Economic Zone Management Committee (DSEZ MC) sent a notice of termination for seven concession agreements at Dawei special economic zone (DSEZ) to five project companies in which ITD has partial ownership.
Tourism fee to help insure foreigners visiting Thailand
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/01/2021
» The National Tourism Policy Committee has approved the proposed guidelines for the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from each international visitor for the management of local tourist destinations.
Government pledges to press on with DSEZ
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/01/2021
» The government remains adamant it is continuing its long-delayed Dawei special economic zone (DSEZ) project and vows to find solutions to obstacles at a tripartite meeting between Thailand, Japan and Myanmar.