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Thai silk fair buoys homegrown talent as Covid stymies travel
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/05/2022
» The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.
State agencies seek to boost EGDI ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2022
» State agencies are being urged to upgrade their digital services and expedite digital transformation to improve Thailand's ranking in the UN's E-Government Development Index (EGDI), says the chief of the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA).
Portal planned to help foreigners access services
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/01/2022
» The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA), which is tasked with digitising the workings of the Thai government, is developing a central portal to facilitate foreigners accessing government services in an effort to boost tourism and the economy.
'Old wisdom' flourishes amid Covid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/12/2021
» The One Tambon One University project in Nakhon Si Thammarat helps new graduates in Ban Mokhalan of Tha Sala district own a business as well as preserve old wisdom and promote their community as a tourism destination.
Digital projects allocated B2.4bn funding boost
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/12/2021
» The government has allocated 2.4 billion baht in fiscal 2022 to continue the implementation of six key projects under the Thailand Digital Government Development Plan (2023-27).
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.
EEC seeks to lure Japanese investors
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/09/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office and the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) have pledged to work together to encourage Japanese firms and other companies located in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to tap more into digital manufacturing platforms to reduce production costs.
Government urged to promote edtech
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/08/2021
» The government is being advised to apply more educational technology as a tool to address inequality in education and upgrade Thailand's competitiveness.
Govt secures B38bn from special fund
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/06/2021
» The government has secured 38 billion baht in loans for students who want to borrow money from the Student Loan Fund (SLF) without having guarantors for this academic year.
Govt vows to tackle household debt
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/06/2021
» The government has vowed to tackle high household debt, incurred by credit card and personal loans, and offer measures to strengthen the competitiveness of local financial institutions in the long term.