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Uttama gets thumbs up from Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday defended the performance of Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana following news reports he is under pressure to step down as the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) chief to make way for leadership changes ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
Cabinet approves budget bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year and the formation of a 63-member special committee to vet it, said government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek.
Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
Cabinet to review 20-year strategy in May
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/04/2018
» The draft 20-year national strategy is expected to be forwarded to the cabinet next month and come into force in July, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said.
Somkid wants Prayut as next PM
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says he supports Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister and tells reporters to ask industry and commerce ministers about the formation of a new political party.
Somkid: Policies to stay steady
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2017
» Thailand's economic growth is solid and economic policies are unlikely to be derailed by any cabinet reshuffles, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Bill targets populist spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft monetary and fiscal bill which includes controls on spending for populist policies. The move is aimed at preventing future fiscal problems and enhancing transparency in the state fiscal budget.
Prayut to lift vocational schools' status
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/09/2014
» Efforts to raise the status of vocational education must go alongside tough measures to curb inter-school violence, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.
Council okays B4bn farmers scheme
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) yesterday approved a rice and shrimp farmers subsidy scheme worth 4.79 billion baht.