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Dope wars take shape
News, Published on 28/08/2022
» Cannabis may have been decriminalised but its use is far from liberalised as experts warn of potential problems with enforcing the laws connected to the plant and the cannabis policy being politicised.
Teasing out the city's charms
News, Published on 22/08/2022
» Aiming to revive the city, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will promote the distinct characteristics and local specialities of each neighbourhood to boost economic activity and tourism in Bangkok.
PM hails return of foreign investors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists that Thailand's financial status remains stable and strong thanks to prudent and disciplined monetary and fiscal policy, as reflected by foreigners' growing interest in investing in the country.
CRC urges support for stimulus measures
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/08/2022
» The public and private sectors are being urged to support domestic consumption stimulus plans to boost economic growth, cash flow, and funding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail and service industries.
Foreign ownership conundrum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2022
» Foreign investment is being seen as a way to revive the sluggish economy, particularly with stagnating domestic purchasing power and GDP expected to grow by just 3% this year.
Cabinet okays B27.4bn subsidies to help poor
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved additional economic assistance measures worth 27.4 billion baht, including an extension of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme to help alleviate the hardship of people affected by higher costs of living amid high inflation.
Recovery steps falter
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.
Tourism ministry anticipates B1.2tn revenue without stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/07/2022
» Tourism revenue this year may total 1.2 trillion baht, below the government's target of 1.5 trillion, if there are no additional support or stimulus schemes as the fiscal budget for tourism in 2023 has been heavily cut, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.
Tourism operators expect little help on stimulus
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/07/2022
» Tourism and hospitality businesses that proposed stimulus measures to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remain sceptical that the suggestions will be put into practice, as related authorities may be reluctant to help.
Chamber pushes border trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2022
» The Thai government is being urged to accelerate the stimulation of border trade and establish joint special economic zones with bordering countries to boost trade and investment.