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Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government kicked off retail shop registration yesterday for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, expecting participation from at least 900,000 stores and an estimated 88 billion baht in economic circulation.
Pact to enhance value of farm products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has teamed up with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to enhance the value of Thai agricultural products.
BAAC unveils scheme for carbon credits
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) plans to purchase 510,000 tonnes of carbon credits within five years, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
Finance Ministry preps B45bn for latest cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2020
» The Finance Ministry is to propose a 45-billion-baht cash handout to 15 million people for cabinet approval by mid-September to stimulate consumer spending.
BAAC allots B100bn for smart farms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2019
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) aims to lend 100 billion baht in the next two years to expand the smart farmer model to 4,500 communities nationwide, its chief says.
PPP panel to mull 6 more projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2019
» Six additional projects worth a combined 85 billion baht are expected to seek Public-Private Partnership (PPP) committee approval this year to proceed under the joint investment scheme.
SME Bank aids cabbies, others
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2018
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) is offering loans worth a combined 40 billion baht for taxi drivers to purchase cars and for Student Loan Fund (SLF) borrowers who are self-employed.
The Kobe beef of Isan takes off
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2018
» Japan is famous for Kobe beef, beloved by foodies for its distinct marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Thailand also has its own premium-grade beef, Pon Yang Kham, which has become a household name among meat lovers.