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Govt plans cash handout
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2020
» The government plans to spend 45 billion baht on 3,000-baht cash handouts to 15 million people affected by the economic fallout caused by Covid-19, which is expected to inject a cash flow of about 90 billion baht in the economy and boost domestic consumption.
Cabinet OKs beefing up hotel, airfare subsidies
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/08/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved additional stimulus measures to spur domestic tourism and help offset losses from the absence of foreign tourists during the coronavirus crisis.
Cabinet gives nod to trio of price guarantees
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/08/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved price guarantee programmes for corn, tapioca and rubber with total spending of 14.1 billion baht.
Economy A-team set to brainstorm
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/08/2020
» Plans to stimulate domestic consumption and private investment, curb rising unemployment and speed public investment are to be tabled for consultation at Wednesday's first meeting of the newly established economic situation administration centre.
State allots B6bn for community tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/08/2020
» The government looks set to earmark about 6 billion baht to develop and upgrade tourism communities this year, part of a strategy to raise income for people in the provinces.
$1.5bn ADB loan approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2020
» The cabinet approved yesterday the Finance Ministry's proposal to borrow US$1.5 billion from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to stimulate and rehabilitate the economy.
China demand spiking for Thai durian
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/07/2020
» The Chinese appetite for Thai durians remains strong despite the coronavirus pandemic and weak global demand for goods.
Panel okays price guarantee for rice
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/07/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved a rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020-21 crop year, offering guaranteed prices at the same rates as during the previous season.
Govt to create economic recovery task force
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/07/2020
» The government looks set to establish a centre to handle the country's economic rehabilitation from the coronavirus.
Rice price scheme renewed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee approved in principle on Thursday the rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020/21 crop year, which is expected to use a budget of 85.2 billion baht.