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Outdated laws hinder growth
Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand's economy has become sluggish and can't be salvaged by simply injecting money through programmes such as the government's 500-billion-baht digital money handout scheme, which will likely help stimulate the economy in only one or two quarters, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Srettha touts new stimuli
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The government will roll out additional measures to stimulate the sluggish economy next week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Economic stimuli to top govt agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» The new government will prioritise implementing policies to stimulate the economy and help cut living costs, including capping electric rail service fares at 20 baht, as soon as it is sworn in, new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
Economic recovery 'a priority'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2021
» As the government nears its half-term mark, it faces an uphill battle to reach its goal of giving the country's ailing economy a shot in the arm, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.