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EU sanctions will keep oil prices high for 1-2 years
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2022
» The EU's latest decision to ban most oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine is expected to keep energy prices elevated for 1-2 years, says Kobsak Pootrakul, senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
Panel okays B1.92bn rice insurance plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2022
» The National Rice Policy Committee on Wednesday approved providing 1.92 billion baht to support the rice insurance scheme for the main crop of the 2022 season.
Akara Resources able to restart gold mining
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/01/2022
» Akara Resources Plc, a gold mining company operating in the lower northern region, will be allowed to resume its mining operations if it can manage its operations in compliance with stricter requirements under the amended Minerals Act 2017, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Chicken items added to price control list
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/01/2022
» The cabinet on Monday greenlighted a proposal to include chickens and chicken meat on the state price control list and tougher measures for chicken raisers, slaughterhouses and feed meal factories.
Covid outbreak stymies Thailand's SDG prospects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/09/2021
» The ongoing spread of Covid-19 has become a major challenge for Thailand in trying to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, warns the government's planning unit.
Government asked to expedite regulatory guillotine
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2021
» The government is being urged to step up efforts to reform outdated laws and regulations that hinder business activities and public services within six months to raise Thailand's competitiveness after the pandemic.
Government banking on BCG model to propel recovery
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2021
» The bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy is being touted by the government as a new model to bolster economic recovery.
Panel adds B3.83bn for price guarantee
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/02/2021
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha approved yesterday 3.83 billion baht worth of additional spending for the state-sponsored rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020-21 crop year, raising total spending to 50.6 billion baht this harvest season.
Village Fund theme is bio, circular economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/02/2021
» Strong Village Funds that are eligible for the government's new 15-billion-baht funding scheme are required to develop projects related to the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Panel okays price guarantee for rice
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/07/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved a rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020-21 crop year, offering guaranteed prices at the same rates as during the previous season.