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Tangled lines
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/10/2020
» Many big-ticket mass transit projects have been subject to delays from their original schedules. The impact of the coronavirus outbreak is not alone to be blamed; other snags have included the slow formation of a government after the March 2019 election, as well as policy rejigs by the Transport Ministry, which is controlled by a representative from the Bhumjaithai Party.
Daunting double portfolio
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2020
» Supattanapong Punmeechaow is doubling up as deputy prime minister and energy minister in the cabinet reshuffle published in the Royal Gazette on Aug 6.
Somkid tells public not to panic
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked the public not to panic about the coronavirus outbreak or economic problems by giving assurances that Thailand will be steered through difficult times.
Somkid reiterates spending splurge
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/01/2020
» The government vows to rev up spending by much as 1 trillion baht in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, in part to boost the country's economic growth.
BoI offers benefits for advanced tech training
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/09/2019
» Private companies trying to develop human resources for high-tech industries can take advantage of promotional privileges from the Board of Investment (BoI).
BoI relocation package capitalises on trade spat
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) looks set to propose to the economic cabinet at its meeting on Friday a relocation package for foreign investors wishing to shift from China to Thailand.
Somkid: Growth likely below 3.5% target
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/05/2019
» The Thai economy is likely to stay below the 3.5% growth benchmark projected earlier because of the global economic slowdown that weakened exports and ailing domestic consumption.
Somkid urges agencies to maintain momentum
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/04/2019
» The government is requiring state agencies to speed up their work despite the lull in activity during the formation of a new government, hoping to maintain economic momentum and attain 4% GDP growth this year.
Hybrid electrical vehicle perks renewed with BEV add-on
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2019
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has agreed to renew investment packages given to hybrid electrical vehicles (HEVs) in a bid to lure more investment in EVs.
Somkid eyes post-election economic leap
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/03/2019
» Thailand's economy will make a big leap after the general election on March 24 and Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will return as prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak told 2,000 investors on Monday.