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Unemployment rate falls to 2-year low
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/05/2022
» Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment both in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.
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.
Think tank recommends metaverse to pace economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2022
» The government should pay more attention to metaverse development as a potential technology to help rehabilitate the Thai economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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.
Call for faster restructuring, incentive tweaks at BoI
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/01/2022
» The Board of Investment (BoI) and related agencies are being ordered to speed up a restructuring of the BoI and a rejig of investment privileges in order to lure investment.
EEC seen as solution to 'middle-income trap'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/01/2022
» The government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to play a key role in helping Thailand overcome the "middle-income trap" by 2029.
Provincial rail projects receive priority
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/01/2022
» The government has vowed to ramp up infrastructure projects in various regions this year to drive social and economic development throughout the country.
BoI looks to innovation, high tech for new strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/12/2021
» The Board of Investment (BoI) looks set to revise Thailand's strategic investment promotion plan to make it align with updated national and global trends.
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.