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EEC Office says aid schemes need rejig
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/03/2022
» The government may need to rejig its financial assistance policies involving low-income earners, farmers, employees, self-employed workers, micro-businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as many of them still fail to obtain the government's financial packages and other assistance, says the chief of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC Office).
NESDC warns rapidly ageing society likely to hit economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/03/2022
» The increase in elderly among the Thai population and declining birth rate are expected to hinder the country's future economic expansion, according to a new study by the government's planning unit.
State panel aims to tackle income and social disparities
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/12/2021
» The government has vowed to focus on supporting the education of students from low-income families, digital access, social protection and infrastructure development in each region, in a move to tackle income and social disparities.
Chamber wants law for Northeast economic zone
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/09/2021
» The government is being advised to enact a specific law to govern the planned Northeast Economic Corridor (NEEC) to facilitate its development.
Phuket set for July reopening
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/06/2021
» The government gave the green light to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists starting on July 1, although visitors are required to remain on the resort island for 14 days before leaving the province.
Time to rethink future growth channels
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/04/2021
» The Thai economy faces a spate of challenges with the latest outbreak compounding the difficulty of recovery efforts.
Development plan targets adding value
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/04/2021
» The next national economic and social development plan should focus on narrowing income disparity and reducing poverty through innovation, creating a knowledge-based economy and value-added development, says the state planning unit's chief.
Govt urged to promote savings as society ages
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2021
» The government is being advised to improve savings-related regulations in order to build up financial security, particularly for the elderly.
Communities to get B15bn upgrade
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2020
» The National Village and Urban Community Committee chaired by Supattanapong Punmeechaow approved in principle 15 billion baht in spending for a scheme to upgrade community businesses and community tourism.
State readies B1tr for new outbreak
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/10/2020
» The government may need an additional 800 billion to 1 trillion baht to rehabilitate the economy if there is a second wave of Covid-19.