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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.
NESDC warns rapidly ageing society likely to hit economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/03/2022
» The increase in elderly among the Thai population and declining birth rate are expected to hinder the country's future economic expansion, according to a new study by the government's planning unit.
Obstacles hinder SEZ development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/12/2021
» A labour shortage, poor science education, duplicate rules and unattractive investment privileges are tipped as major challenges for Thailand's special economic zone development over the next three decades.
State panel aims to tackle income and social disparities
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/12/2021
» The government has vowed to focus on supporting the education of students from low-income families, digital access, social protection and infrastructure development in each region, in a move to tackle income and social disparities.
Cabinet green lights B54.5bn assistance
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2021
» The cabinet yesterday approved the distribution of a further 54.5 billion baht to help alleviate the hardship of those affected by the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic and to boost domestic consumption.
PM pushes five economic goals
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/09/2021
» Thailand aims to transform the country to reach five targets under the 13th national economic and social development plan to be implemented from 2023 to 2027, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.
State pins hopes on fresh measures
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/06/2021
» The government has pinned its hopes on fresh measures to help alleviate hardships of people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and to boost domestic consumption worth a combined total of 140 billion baht. The measures are scheduled to go before the cabinet today.
State allocates B3bn for digital projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/03/2021
» The government approved setting aside 3 billion baht this year to finance digital development.
Budget for fiscal 2022 wins cabinet approval
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/03/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a fiscal 2022 budget of 3.10 trillion baht, with a deficit of 700 billion baht, which is 91 billion or 15% higher than fiscal 2021.
Govt urged to promote savings as society ages
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2021
» The government is being advised to improve savings-related regulations in order to build up financial security, particularly for the elderly.