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Labour market recovers in Q4 of 2021
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2022
» The overall labour situation began to recover from the impact of Covid-19 in the final quarter of 2021, with the unemployment rate dropping to the lowest since the second quarter of 2020, while household debt still increased but at a slower pace.
State urged to accelerate fiscal 2022 spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2022
» The government is advised to speed up state expenditure in fiscal 2022 to lift the economy, which is trapped by rising energy prices and the impact of persistent Covid-19 outbreaks.
Cabinet pushes through EV customs and excise duty cuts
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a package of customs duty and excise tax measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry and reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Oil palm subsidy approved
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/02/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 7.66-billion-baht budget to finance the state-sponsored price guarantee scheme for oil palm in the 2021/2022 season.
NESDC bullish on growth prospects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2022
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is maintaining its 2022 forecast for economic growth at 3.5-4.5%, with the state planning unit expecting the government to successfully contain the spread of the Omicron variant without any more restrictions.
State advised to rejig manufacturing
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/02/2022
» The government is being urged to pay more serious attention to speeding up the production sector's restructuring to create new jobs and boost economic growth.
Green light received for B40.82bn provincial plans
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/02/2022
» The government has approved provincial and provincial cluster development plans between 2023 and 2027 worth a combined 40.82 billion baht.
Cabinet okays B41bn BCG action plan for 2022-27
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved an action plan to drive bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development between 2022 and 2027 with a total budget of almost 41 billion baht.
Economy expected to make headway in H1
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Thai economy is likely to start recovering in the first half of this year thanks to the government's better control of Covid-19 infections, the state's economic stimulus measures as well as accelerated infrastructure development, says Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
NHA scheme seeks funds for residential projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2022
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) looks set to raise funds through a securitisation programme to construct 30,000 units of residential projects worth 18 billion baht this year for low-income earners and vulnerable people who require special assistance.