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4 more areas to try sufficiency economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2017
» The Pid Thong Lang Phra royal programme has teamed up with four state agencies to promote the application of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's sufficiency economy philosophy in Khon Kaen and the restive southernmost provinces.
Somkid: Walmart keen on Thai products
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/02/2017
» Walmart International, the world's biggest retailer, is keen to buy more farm and fishery products from Thailand, although it remains concerned about supply chain transparency.
Firms urged to invest in Myanmar
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2017
» The Thai private sector is being urged to set up industrial estates or special economic zones (SEZs) in Myanmar as the neighbouring country emerges as a magnet for foreign investment.
TPP pull-out likely to kick-start RCEP
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) involving Thailand and 15 other countries is likely to get off the ground and wrap up faster than expected after US President Donald Trump announced America's exit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Cabinet approves panel for oversight of megaprojects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2017
» The cabinet yesterday gave the nod to setting up a committee to supervise the government's infrastructure megaprojects and requiring all projects worth more than 1 billion baht to disclose certain information to the public.
'I am confident about 2017'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/01/2017
» The military government brought in Somkid Jatusripitak to lead the regime's economic team in 2015, as the country was struggling with internal politics and global economic downturn.
Retirees set to receive compensation
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2017
» The cabinet has agreed to amend the Labour Protection Act by demanding employers compensate retired employees and extend minimum wages to cover more workers.
NESDB anticipates good, bad and ugly economic prospects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2017
» Several agencies are upbeat that the government's stimulus measures and accelerated spending in big-ticket infrastructure projects will help underpin economic growth in 2017.
GSB scheme for borrowers approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/12/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved the Government Savings Bank's (GSB) plan to help small-scale borrowers with loans under 300,000 baht.
Poor earners targeted for improvement
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/12/2016
» The 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-21) has set a lofty target to raise the income of the poor by more than 45% and offer them greater access to welfare, jobs and skill development.