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Cabinet OKs new perks for tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/10/2019
» The economic cabinet on Friday approved a new round of tourism measures, aiming for the number of foreign visitors to reach 39.8 million and generate 2.04 trillion baht this year.
Kobsak: 3% GDP growth achievable
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2019
» The government is maintaining its target for GDP growth of 3% this year, with a series of additional stimulus measures expected to boost the economy.
Somkid gives reassurances
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/10/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has reaffirmed to Fitch Ratings that overall Thai economic fundamentals remain strong and the coalition government is committed to continuing economic restructuring efforts in order to strengthen the economy in the long run.
New round of tourist lures on agenda
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/09/2019
» The economic cabinet is scheduled to consider stimulus measures at an Oct 7 meeting to spur tourism during the remainder of the year.
Ambassador confirms EU's FTA interest
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/09/2019
» The EU ambassador to Thailand has affirmed that the bloc is poised to resume long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the EU.
Community power plan clears panel
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/09/2019
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved community-owned power projects under the Energy for All scheme, enabling private companies to form joint ventures with local communities to operate renewable power projects in remote areas.
Palm nut price set at 4 baht a kilo
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/08/2019
» The National Oil Palm Policy Committee has agreed to set the palm nut guaranteed price at four baht a kilogramme, double the current market price of the crop.
NESDC's new 'driver' details approach to progress
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/07/2019
» The prestigious state planning unit the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has undergone a major revamp since late last year, including being renamed from the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
NESDC worries about trade row's impact on 'fragile' sector
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/06/2019
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is fretting over tourism prospects because the mounting trade row between the world's two largest economies could affect the industry, which makes up about 20% of the country's GDP.
Agency urged to follow up on projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/05/2019
» The government should set up a subcommittee to follow up and monitor investment and social projects owned and developed by state agencies and state-owned enterprises to ensure their transparency and that they conform with the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-37), says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.