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Inflation support schemes extended
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/06/2022
» The government has pledged to extend the existing 10 measures devised to alleviate the hardship of low-income earners from a surge in oil prices for three months until September.
Agencies instructed to rev up organic rice drive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government has ordered responsible agencies to speed up the promotion of organic rice to raise the income of farmers and create sustainability in the farm sector.
Japan vows to expand Thai expenditure
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/04/2022
» Japan has pledged to expand investment in Thailand, especially in high-technology industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, medical services and bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who led a delegation to roadshows in Tokyo and Kanagawa during April 19-23.
PM outlines top priorities amid increasing inflation
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/04/2022
» There must be no shortage of consumer goods or blackouts, and consumer prices must not rise too high, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as the government moves to tame inflation.
Study trims growth to 3% if crude averages $150
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/03/2022
» Thai economic growth may fall to 3% this year if the Dubai crude oil price averages US$150 per barrel, according to a joint study by the government's planning unit, the Bank of Thailand and the Fiscal Policy Office.
State advised to rejig manufacturing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/02/2022
» The government is being urged to pay more serious attention to speeding up the production sector's restructuring to create new jobs and boost economic growth.
Green light received for B40.82bn provincial plans
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/02/2022
» The government has approved provincial and provincial cluster development plans between 2023 and 2027 worth a combined 40.82 billion baht.
Economy expected to make headway in H1
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Thai economy is likely to start recovering in the first half of this year thanks to the government's better control of Covid-19 infections, the state's economic stimulus measures as well as accelerated infrastructure development, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
NHA scheme seeks funds for residential projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2022
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) looks set to raise funds through a securitisation programme to construct 30,000 units of residential projects worth 18 billion baht this year for low-income earners and vulnerable people who require special assistance.
State sees no urgent need to cut excise tax on diesel
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2022
» The government insists the state Oil Fund still has sufficient funding to subsidise retail diesel prices until March 31 and sees no urgent need to cut the excise tax on diesel.