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New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
Agency preps plan for the silver economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2025
» The government planning unit is crafting a comprehensive strategy for the "silver economy", a market valued at 2.45 trillion baht and projected to grow significantly as the nation transitions to an aged society.
Panel in the offing to drive 20-baht rail fare policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry plan to establish a steering committee to drive the government's 20-baht flat fare policy for Bangkok's entire electric train system.
Fresh stimulus steps under consideration
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2025
» The government is considering a number of new economic stimulus measures, aiming to achieve economic growth of 3.5% this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Ministries eye concessions for Bangkok train lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry have begun exploring the idea of acquiring the concessions for seven electric train lines, valued at roughly 500 billion baht, to bring them under state ownership.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Cabinet approves Bangkok's Orange Line route
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to kick off the western route project of the Orange Line, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Cabinet to study casino findings soon
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2024
» The findings of a study on an integrated entertainment complex and casino development plan are expected to be sent to the cabinet for consideration over the next two weeks, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Infrastructure outlays to underpin growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2023
» The government aims to accelerate state investment this year to provide a tailwind to propel economic growth momentum.