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PM approves B40bn in aid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday gave the green light to financial aid handouts to ease the plight of employees under the social security system. The scheme will cost the government about 40 billion baht.
Banks enlisted to help with We Win scheme
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2021
» People without smartphones can sign up for the "Rao Chana" (We Win) financial aid scheme at state banks that have branches nationwide, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Tangled lines
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/10/2020
» Many big-ticket mass transit projects have been subject to delays from their original schedules. The impact of the coronavirus outbreak is not alone to be blamed; other snags have included the slow formation of a government after the March 2019 election, as well as policy rejigs by the Transport Ministry, which is controlled by a representative from the Bhumjaithai Party.
B30,000 tax break gets nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2020
» The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (Cesa) on Wednesday approved a proposal to offer taxpayers income tax deductions of up to 30,000 baht for purchasing products and services with a 7% value-added tax (VAT), in another bid to boost domestic consumption.
Artificial reef revives poor fishing village
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2020
» An artificial reef project initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother has helped to revive marine resources and boost the economy of a once-poor fishing village in Narathiwat.
Cabinet exodus shakes faith in EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2020
» The recent resignations of economic tsar Somkid Jatusripitak, the former deputy prime minister, and four economic ministers including former Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, have ignited concerns about planned big-ticket infrastructure development projects such as the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
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.
Fiscal 2021 budget of B3.3tn heads to cabinet
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/12/2019
» The government has set a fiscal 2021 budget of 3.3 trillion baht with a deficit of 523 billion baht.
NESDC told to focus on expediting infrastructure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2019
» The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has been ordered to speed up prioritising state infrastructure projects, notably those that enhance Thailand's competitiveness and need quick approval from the government.
Somkid touts Hokkaido smart agricultural model
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/11/2019
» Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands, is known not only for breathtaking scenery, onsen hot springs and ski areas, but also advanced agricultural technology and ecotourism.