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THAI loses duty-free privilege
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/06/2021
» The cabinet has cancelled privileges granted to Thai Airways International (THAI) giving it the right to operate duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport without winning a formal bidding process now the airline has lost its state enterprise status, it was announced on Tuesday.
Harnessing nature for the future
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/05/2021
» It may sound like a mouthful, but students and parents at Ban Pak Duat primary school in Tha Sala district of this southern province feel proud to be a part of the school's sustainable development learning programme.
Govt greenlights B117bn boost for higher education
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/02/2021
» The National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council has approved a budget of 117.8 billion baht to improve higher education, with a focus on a plan to push for development projects related to the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy.
State planning to spend B24bn on R&D next year
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/01/2021
» The government has earmarked a combined 24.4 billion baht for spending on R&D in fiscal 2022, up from 19.9 billion in fiscal 2021.
Cabinet backs 8 special holidays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/12/2020
» The cabinet yesterday approved eight special holidays for next year, including regional ones, to stimulate tourism.
Ban Bang Rong touts self-sufficiency
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/12/2020
» Phuket has been ravaged by the impact of the pandemic on tourism, as foreign visitors accounted for 90% of tourism revenue in the resort province.
State agencies drive HM King Rama IX's projects, ensuring legacy lives on
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/12/2020
» His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great has been gone four years already. Yet Thais continue expressing their love and loyalty to the revered monarch.
Woven out of the economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2020
» Ban Map Lao Cha On village has long been famous for cross-body bags and large baskets made out of krajood, or saltmarsh bulrush, an abundant natural resource found in the village in Chak Pong sub-district, in the Klaeng district of Rayong.
Tax rebate scheme to fire spending
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/10/2020
» The cabinet on Monday approved a tax rebate scheme allowing people to deduct up to 30,000 baht spent on certain goods and services in an effort to stimulate the economy.
Artificial reef revives poor fishing village
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2020
» An artificial reef project initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother has helped to revive marine resources and boost the economy of a once-poor fishing village in Narathiwat.