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Much still to be done before AEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/07/2013
» Thailand still needs to address several issues to benefit from the Asean Economic Community (AEC) once it takes full effect in early 2016, says the government's planning agency.
Infrastructure plan unlikely to boost 2013 growth
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/06/2013
» The Thai economy will grow by only 4% this year, as the government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure development plan is unlikely to play a significant role in boosting growth this year, says Bangkok Bank (BBL).
NESDB defends data, blames post-flood high base
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/05/2013
» Thailand's key economic agency has defended its projection methods, saying they are in line with international standards, after the Bank of Thailand raised question about some of its data released last week.
Consumer activity quickened in January
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/03/2013
» The Thai economy in January remained on course for growth, driven by household consumption and exports, says the government's planning unit.
Industry leaders push prudent project spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/01/2013
» With Thailand moving ahead with populist spending and big-ticket investments this year, the government is being urged to invest only in essential projects that help to enhance the country's competitiveness and cut operating costs for the private sector.
Firms want to assess flood plans
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/10/2012
» Foreign and Thai businesses remain worried about the viability of the 350-billion-baht water management scheme, proposing that a private-sector panel work in parallel with a state-appointed commission to ensure smooth construction and completion.
Kittiratt cuts export projection
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/08/2012
» Exports are projected to increase by 9% this year, down from a previous forecast of 15%, says Kittiratt Na-Ranong, the finance minister and deputy prime minister.
Kosit: Put building debt in budget
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/07/2012
» The government's infrastructure investments should be included in the annual budget, as the loans for the projects will be liabilities, says a senior banker.
Central bank okays B6bn in GH Bank loans to victims
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/05/2012
» The cabinet approved a Bank of Thailand measure to lend 6 billion baht to the Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) for loans to flood victims.
Floodway projects envisioned as permanent solution
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/05/2012
» Floodway construction worth 120 billion baht and covering 375,000 rai is expected to be finished 21/2 years from now.