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Cabinet orders quick 2nd bridge between Nong Khai and Laos
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/01/2022
» The cabinet has ordered the State Railway of Thailand to quickly design and build a second bridge from Nong Khai province to Laos, to connect to the new China-Laos railway.
Cabinet grants migrants Covid-testing extension
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2021
» The cabinet has approved the extension of Covid-19 testing for migrant workers from three countries from June 16 to Sept 13 so they can apply for health insurance and work permits.
Migrant workers' deadline extended
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/06/2021
» The cabinet has extended the Covid-19 testing period for migrant workers from three countries by 90 days to Sept 13 as medical workers are overwhelmed and have no time to test them.
East-South 'Thai Bridge' project gains momentum
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2020
» The 900-billion-baht Thai Bridge project, aimed at building a new freight route from the East to the South, is expected to be discussed by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee today.
Govt to grant migrants longer stay
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/08/2020
» The cabinet has approved a Labour Ministry plan to allow more than half a million foreign workers with proper travel documents to continue their employment until the end of May 2022.
Govt wants to attract US tech firms
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/07/2020
» US investors are being urged to develop a Silicon Valley-like centre for innovative tech firms in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with the government pledging to devise special promotion packages for them.
Health insurance extended
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/12/2019
» In a move to help the government cope with Thailand's ageing society, the cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to let freelance workers up to 65 years of age register under the social security system.
Japan eyes high-speed rail in EWEC economic area
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/08/2019
» Japan is considering working with the government to develop a high-speed rail service for the upper East West Economic Corridor (EWEC).
Govt takes investment roadshow to Japan
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/01/2019
» The government will hold its first roadshow in Japan's Kansai, Osaka and Kobe from Jan 30 to Feb 2 to attract investors, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
North, Isan eyed for growth
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/09/2018
» The cabinet approved in principle a host of development projects yesterday to drive economic growth and competitiveness in 10 northern and northeastern provinces, as it concluded its two-day mobile meeting in Phetchabun.