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NESDC, private sector team up to promote SDGs
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/05/2022
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which is the state planning unit, has joined forces with private firms to help the government achieve its sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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.
State vows to expedite EEC projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/03/2022
» The government vows to accelerate key investment infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and pledges to ensure transparency and fairness to the private sector.
State feels existing EEC target can be met
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2022
» The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.
Visa perks for wealthy long-stays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved a number of incentives for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Long-stay visa to waive personal income tax
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2022
» The cabinet has approved waiving personal income tax for three foreign groups of taxpayers: high-income earners, retirees and those who want to work remotely from Thailand, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Unemployment eases in Q4 of 2021
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/02/2022
» Thailand's unemployment rate eased in the fourth quarter of last year, and bachelor's degree holders still maintain the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey by the National Statistical Office.
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.
B37 billion in subsidies for SMEs
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2021
» The cabinet has agreed to disburse a 37-billion-baht budget to finance a subsidy programme aimed at sustaining the job market for SMEs, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said yesterday.
Anti-poverty action projects demanded
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2021
» The government has ordered each province and all 50 Bangkok districts to design projects to assist low-income earners and address poverty in the country in fiscal 2022 and 2023.