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NESDC looks to B400bn budget
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/07/2020
» The government's think tank, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), insists the 400-billion-baht budget earmarked for economic and social rehabilitation under the government's 1.9-trillion-baht coronavirus relief measure will be instrumental in stopping the economy from plunging more than 5-6% this year.
NESDC okays guideline for B400bn rehabilitation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/05/2020
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), on Monday approved a guideline for the 400 billion baht slated for economic and social rehabilitation under the government's 1.9-trillion-baht relief measure to soften the economic blow from the deadly virus outbreak.
Startups urged to act together
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/05/2020
» Startups are being advised to unite as a consortium to raise their bargaining power in bidding for procurement contracts from state enterprises and large companies.
Ban Lum Sum showcases community tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/05/2020
» Community tourism is a growing market as new generations of travellers seek more meaningful experiences from their leisure time.
EEC targets thrown out as forecasts fogged by crisis
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/04/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is set to revise its investment target and strategy for this year as the coronavirus pandemic ravages overall investment sentiment.
Firms sound knell for 10m job toll
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/04/2020
» Thailand risks unemployment surging to 10 million people if the pandemic lasts another 2-3 months, according to the private sector.
NESDC ordered to rejig strategies
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/04/2020
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has been ordered to revise the 20-year national strategy (2018-37) and the 12th national economic and social development plan (2017-21) to keep abreast of changing social and economic trends caused by the global economic slowdown and the pandemic.
Minimum wage waiver floated to sustain SMEs
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/04/2020
» The government is being advised to waive the daily minimum wage requirement for six months to help entrepreneurs maintain employment during the pandemic.
U-tapao MRO delayed as Airbus misses deadline
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/03/2020
» The bidding process for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Rayong's U-tapao airport is likely to be postponed until April because Airbus failed to submit proposals for the formation of a joint venture with Thai Airways International (THAI) as scheduled on March 6.
EEC panel OKs water management strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Friday approved water management plans for both the short and long terms to ensure sufficient water supply.