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Study into hydrogen power for use at government complex
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok is studying the feasibility of utilising energy from hydrogen gas to produce electricity for itself.
Defining the goals of zero-based budgets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2023
» Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is one of the policies included in the 23-point memorandum of understanding signed by leaders of eight political parties seeking to form a new coalition government following the general election.
Infrastructure outlays to underpin growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2023
» The government aims to accelerate state investment this year to provide a tailwind to propel economic growth momentum.
Bridging the gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.
Civil servant homes up for booking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/08/2020
» The Treasury Department is preparing to allow government officials to reserve about 1,000 units for the first phase of government housing projects this month, said Acting Finance Minister Santi Promphat.
B150bn from future budgets may be used
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/05/2020
» The government is set to reallocate 150 billion baht from the 2020 and 2021 fiscal budgets if additional funds for economic and social restoration are needed to blunt the fallout from the pandemic, says the Budget Bureau.
Striving for a more balanced economy
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/05/2020
» In its bid to alleviate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic through the 1-trillion-baht borrowing scheme, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government aims to provide immediate relief to millions who are in trouble, and also restore the grassroots economy, with a view to better balancing the economic system, so it depends less on exports and tourism.
Economic rehab plan en route
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/05/2020
» A 400-billion-baht borrowing plan intended for economic and social rehabilitation after the pandemic to strengthen the domestic economy will be added to the cabinet's agenda next week, with the first batch expected to be doled out later this month.
BAAC offers B45bn in drought support
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2020
» Some 45 billion baht worth of loans from the Bank for Agricultural and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) remain available for farmers who need help surviving the ongoing drought.
Free cash to spur tourism, economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2019
» The Finance Ministry is set to dust off a planned cash handout for travel to 55 secondary provinces by including it in the economic stimulus package going before new Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.