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Think tank recommends metaverse to pace economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2022
» The government should pay more attention to metaverse development as a potential technology to help rehabilitate the Thai economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Phuket tollway receives final approval
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2022
» The cabinet approved 14.6 billion baht on Tuesday to build the long-delayed 3.98-kilometre Kathu-Patong expressway with investment via public-private partnership (PPP).
Provincial rail projects receive priority
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2022
» The government has vowed to ramp up infrastructure projects in various regions this year to drive social and economic development throughout the country.
EEC expects investment average of B500bn a year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/12/2021
» The government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to be instrumental to Thailand's investment and economic growth, with investments in the area projected to increase the country's economic growth by 1.5 percentage points a year between 2022 and 2026.
Calls to speed up link to Laos-China line
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/12/2021
» The government is being advised to speed up the development of a rail network linking Thailand's rail system with the Laos-China Railway, which connects Kunming in China's Yunnan province with Vientiane -- the capital of Laos.
State urged to update database of cardholders
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/11/2021
» The government is being advised to update the database of welfare cardholders every year to ensure state assistance goes to low-income earners.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2021
» The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
Government urged to promote edtech
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/08/2021
» The government is being advised to apply more educational technology as a tool to address inequality in education and upgrade Thailand's competitiveness.
PM calls meeting to map out further aid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/06/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called an urgent meeting of the government's economic team on Monday to map out relief measures for those affected by the latest measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.
On the fast lane to a hi-tech economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government remains committed to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), firmly believing investment value in the corridor will reach at least 300 billion baht this year as expected.