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State to let some prices rise, minister concedes
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/05/2022
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has admitted that certain products will be allowed to increase their prices because of higher oil costs, which directly affect production costs and transport fees.
Thai silk fair buoys homegrown talent as Covid stymies travel
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/05/2022
» The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.
State banking on EECi to overcome middle-income trap
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/04/2022
» The government has high hopes the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) will play a key role in helping Thailand develop its own technology to escape the middle-income trap.
Agencies urged to speed up ELV measures
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/04/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered responsible agencies to speed up offering incentives and measures to encourage motorists to scrap their ageing vehicles in a bid to reduce ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 and tackle ongoing expensive steel prices.
Government preps incentives for 4 new economic corridors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/04/2022
» The government looks set to settle investment incentives for four new economic corridors in four regions next month, a move aimed at increasing investment in the areas.
Biorefinery slated for operation in 2024
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/04/2022
» Bio Base Asia Pilot Plant (BBAPP), which manages the multi-purpose biorefinery pilot plant in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation in Rayong, is scheduled to start operation in 2024.
Cabinet approves special perks for EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2022
» The cabinet approved yesterday special incentives for seven economic zones in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a move to strengthen Thailand's investment competitiveness.
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.
'Old wisdom' flourishes amid Covid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/12/2021
» The One Tambon One University project in Nakhon Si Thammarat helps new graduates in Ban Mokhalan of Tha Sala district own a business as well as preserve old wisdom and promote their community as a tourism destination.
BoI extends incentive packages
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/12/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) approved a number of measures on Monday, including an extension of the investment acceleration package and incentive package for the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to fuel an economic recovery next year.