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Cabinet okays zero-tariff maize deal
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/05/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a Commerce Ministry proposal to import up to 600,000 tonnes of maize with zero tariffs from May to July, aiming to ease a shortage of animal feed ingredients following the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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.
EEC Office says aid schemes need rejig
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/03/2022
» The government may need to rejig its financial assistance policies involving low-income earners, farmers, employees, self-employed workers, micro-businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as many of them still fail to obtain the government's financial packages and other assistance, says the chief of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC Office).
State okays extension of rice price scheme for 2021-22
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2021
» The government has approved in principle the extension of the rice price guarantee scheme for the 2021-22 season, pledging to splurge 152 billion baht for the annual scheme operating for the third consecutive year.
Cabinet grants migrants Covid-testing extension
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2021
» The cabinet has approved the extension of Covid-19 testing for migrant workers from three countries from June 16 to Sept 13 so they can apply for health insurance and work permits.
Migrant workers' deadline extended
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/06/2021
» The cabinet has extended the Covid-19 testing period for migrant workers from three countries by 90 days to Sept 13 as medical workers are overwhelmed and have no time to test them.
Measures to lure wealthy foreigners hit obstacle
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/06/2021
» Fresh investment measures including a sweeping plan to allow rich foreigners to enjoy a long-stay visa for up to 10 years, own land and property, and pay a 17% personal income tax on local earnings are yet to be settled, as the Finance Ministry is still resisting the thorny tax reduction proposal.
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.
Tourism fee to help insure foreigners visiting Thailand
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/01/2021
» The National Tourism Policy Committee has approved the proposed guidelines for the collection of a 300-baht tourism fee from each international visitor for the management of local tourist destinations.
Illegal migrants can apply to stay, cabinet confirms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved the registration of illegal migrant workers, allowing them to stay in the country for two years, in a bid to contain the novel coronavirus.