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New govt 'must act'
Published on 27/08/2023
» The incoming government must take urgent action to stimulate the economy by injecting budget funds into the system, academics and businesspeople said.
MFP dismisses Thaksin's remarks on 'swayed vote'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has nothing to do with a network that fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra insinuated the party may have used to sway Sunday's election in its favour, deputy party leader Phicharn Chaowapatanawong said on Wednesday.
Labour body calls for poll pledge on wages
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2019
» The minimum wage hike has emerged as the latest hot potato for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after labour groups piled pressure on the government not to backtrack on its election promise.
Policy pledges must add up, urges PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has issued a statement saying all governments must abide by financial discipline and good governance.
Palang Pracharath floats wage hike, tax cuts
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party has unveiled new key policies, including a minimum wage hike to 400-425 baht a day and personal income tax cuts, in the last stretch to the general election.
Somkid: EEC to beat investment goal
Business, Published on 30/01/2018
» The government is more positive about investment prospects in its much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), predicting more than 200 billion baht to be recorded this year.
Big four banks cut lending rates
Business, Published on 16/05/2017
» The four largest commercial lenders have cut their prime lending rates, with a focus on the minimum retail rate (MRR), in a range of 25-50 basis points. The move is intended to alleviate pressure after Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong asked banks to narrow the wide interest gap between large and small borrowers.
Somkid keys on stability
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2016
» Thailand could enjoy economic growth of up to 5-7% a year if there is no conflict among Thais and the country joins hands in economic restructuring, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
SML fund axed, village fund survives
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/07/2014
» The military has scrapped the so-called SML fund but allowed the village fund to continue.
NCPO forms committee to help SMEs
Online Reporters, Published on 12/06/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Thursday formed a committee to support small and medium enterprises.