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Prayut vows EV production within year
Business, Published on 30/06/2022
» Thailand aims to assemble electric vehicles (EVs) domestically within a year, faster than the previous target of 2024, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Doubts linger over job situation
Business, Published on 03/06/2022
» The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 23 Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.
Shift in economic structure urged
Business, Published on 20/05/2022
» Thailand's economic recovery is relatively slower than that of its Asean peers because the domestic economic structure in the country is reliant on conventional industries.
Supattanapong lists risk factors that are being addressed
Business, Published on 24/02/2022
» Despite growth prospects, the Thai economy still has to brave a spate of risk factors such as high inflation, soaring energy prices, persistent Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively hefty household debt, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
State pumps billions into green cars
Business, Published on 16/02/2022
» The cabinet approved on Tuesday a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote electric vehicle (EV) consumption and production between 2022-2023.
Looking 8 years into the future
Business, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic poses a key challenge for Thailand's economic development in addition to factors such as an ageing society, lower competitiveness and climate change.
Demographic doomsday
Business, Published on 17/01/2022
» Having endured the pandemic for the last two years, Thailand's workforce gradually changed over that period as many unemployed people started to run their own business or work as freelancers.
Making it out of the maze
Business, Published on 29/03/2021
» When starting a business in Thailand, many people find themselves in a maze of regulatory procedures and licences, not to mention conflicting legal interpretations by different state agencies.
Car makers banking on promotions
Business, Published on 02/12/2020
» Car manufacturers are pinning their hopes on sales promotions to charge up the automotive industry, believing they can compete with the government's car trade-in proposal, which has been shelved due to its untimely launch.
CESA puts car trade-in on discussion agenda
Business, Published on 25/11/2020
» Measures to stimulate domestic car sales, including the trade-in incentive, will be raised for discussion at the Centre for Economic Administration Situation (CESA) on Dec 2.