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Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
Bill targets populist spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft monetary and fiscal bill which includes controls on spending for populist policies. The move is aimed at preventing future fiscal problems and enhancing transparency in the state fiscal budget.
Pheu Thai ready for ruling
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/03/2014
» The government is poised to resort back to financial institutions’ loans or the fiscal budget deficit to finance the infrastructure development if the planned 2-trillion-baht infrastructure loan bill falls through.
Government still preparing for AEC
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/09/2013
» The government will reform Thailand economically to ensure its readiness to cope with competition among Asean countries and rapid change globally, the prime minister says.
PM promises to act quickly on baht surge
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/05/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reiterated her concerns about the surging baht saying that the government will work quickly to ease the impacts of the currency's rise on the private sector.
FTI: Strong baht threat to local suppliers
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/05/2013
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned that a strong baht could destroy the supply chain from domestic industry, because manufacturers had already begun importing cheaper materials and parts instead of buying locally produced supplies.
Thailand will pay overseas debts early
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/02/2013
» The government and state-run agencies will take advantage of the apppreciated baht and speed up repayments on overseas debts, to clear them before the due date, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said on Wednesday.
Growth soars to 18.9 per cent
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/02/2013
» The Thai economy expanded sharply year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2012, reflecting a rebound from the impact of widespread floods in late 2011.
Padermchai rejects wage compo request
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2013
» The government has ruled out setting up a 50-billion-baht fund to help businesses cope with the recent minimum wage hike.