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State agencies seek to boost EGDI ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2022
» State agencies are being urged to upgrade their digital services and expedite digital transformation to improve Thailand's ranking in the UN's E-Government Development Index (EGDI), says the chief of the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA).
State urged to accelerate fiscal 2022 spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2022
» The government is advised to speed up state expenditure in fiscal 2022 to lift the economy, which is trapped by rising energy prices and the impact of persistent Covid-19 outbreaks.
Visa perks for wealthy long-stays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved a number of incentives for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Long-stay visa to waive personal income tax
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved waiving personal income tax for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
State advised to rejig manufacturing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/02/2022
» The government is being urged to pay more serious attention to speeding up the production sector's restructuring to create new jobs and boost economic growth.
Unemployment eases in Q4 of 2021
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/02/2022
» Thailand's unemployment rate eased in the fourth quarter of last year, and bachelor's degree holders still maintain the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey by the National Statistical Office.
Portal planned to help foreigners access services
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/01/2022
» The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA), which is tasked with digitising the workings of the Thai government, is developing a central portal to facilitate foreigners accessing government services in an effort to boost tourism and the economy.
Akara Resources able to restart gold mining
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/01/2022
» Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company operating in the lower northern region, will be allowed to resume its mining operations if it can manage its operations in compliance with stricter requirements under the amended Minerals Act 2017, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2022
» The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
State vows to maintain price controls
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/01/2022
» The government has pledged to cap the prices of diesel and cooking gas for as long as possible to stabilise the costs of consumer goods.