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Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Doubts cast on central bank's GDP forecasts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth is unlikely to increase in the second half of this year as anticipated by the central bank, according to the newly-appointed chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning agency.
Banks that don't want money bode ill
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 11/07/2024
» When is the last time readers experienced a situation like this? One takes money to deposit in a bank and the bank says please take your money elsewhere as we have no use for it. Such an unusual situation is happening in Thailand at this moment. Thai banks are reducing their credit portfolios and, consequently, reducing their needs for funding.
Cabinet set to review Land Bridge bill 'in September'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2024
» A draft of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill is expected to be ready for submission to the cabinet by the end of September, as the government is keen to start the construction of the one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject in 2026, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Budget will 'jump-start' growth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year aimed at jump-starting Thailand's sluggish economy as the House of Representatives began a three-day debate.
Addressing the skills gap
Published on 17/06/2024
» Recent decisions by two Japanese automakers to close their plants in Thailand affect the country's standing as a leading global car producer, once dubbed the "Detroit of Asia".
Mental healthcare deficit a big issue
Editorial, Published on 16/06/2024
» The sharp rise in the number of people experiencing mental health problems should make policymakers nervous.
MPC votes 6-1 to keep policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth rate could potentially reach 3% this year, contingent on the disbursement of the fiscal budget and the implementation of the digital wallet scheme this year, according to the central bank.
King endorses new commerce perm sec, NESDC board
Online Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» His Majesty the King has approved the appointments of the new permanent secretary for commerce and the new board of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Srettha looks to boost state coffers, optimistic about Q4
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» The government is considering ways to boost state revenue as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is confident the economy will improve in the fourth quarter.