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Joint panel to tackle rehabilitation
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/06/2020
» The government and the private sector have agreed to revive the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee (JPPCC) as a core forum for the two to work together on solutions for the country's social and economic rehabilitation after the pandemic.
Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Land and buildings tax to get chop
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/06/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved a sharp cut in the land and buildings tax of up to 90% for this fiscal year, the latest move to alleviate fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy to finalise U-tapao deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/05/2020
» The navy will sign a contract next month with BBS Joint Venture to build the 290-billion-baht Eastern Airport City Project at U-tapao airport which is one of five megaprojects under the government's infrastructure development in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
NESDC predicts 5-6% contraction
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/05/2020
» The state planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), has cut its economic forecast to a contraction of 5-6% this year, down from the 1.5-2.5% growth projection made on Feb 17.
SEZ interest pales next to EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/05/2020
» Investment applications for 10 special economic zones (SEZs) remain low compared with those made for the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the number of projects and investment value totalling 75 projects and 11 billion baht, respectively, from 2015 to April 1, 2020.
S Korea looks to spur trade
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2020
» South Korea has suggested Thailand ease restrictions that hinder bilateral trade, saying the time has come for the two countries to look ahead to their post Covid-19 economic ties.
THAI workers eager to save airline
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/05/2020
» Thai Airways International (THAI) workers' union wants to join the state's last-ditch efforts to save the airline from bankruptcy but called for a more active role in the rehabilitation process.
Ban Lum Sum showcases community tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/05/2020
» Community tourism is a growing market as new generations of travellers seek more meaningful experiences from their leisure time.
EEC targets thrown out as forecasts fogged by crisis
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/04/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is set to revise its investment target and strategy for this year as the coronavirus pandemic ravages overall investment sentiment.