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More stimulus measures in store to drive spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/10/2020
» The government looks set to introduce fresh stimulus measures, particularly aiming to spur spending by middle- and high-income earners and boost private investment.
NESDC's new 'driver' details approach to progress
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/07/2019
» The prestigious state planning unit the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has undergone a major revamp since late last year, including being renamed from the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
EU free trade talks put on fast track
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/12/2017
» The Commerce Ministry and related state agencies have been ordered to speed up preparing free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the EU after the bloc recently agreed to resume political contact "at all levels" with Thailand, more than three years after suspending them in protest because of the military coup in Bangkok.
Shepherding the evolving NESDB
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2017
» Porametee Vimolsiri, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), is equal parts enthusiastic and nervous after the prestigious government planning unit was directed to transform itself into a real think-tank, shaping the country's long-term vision and mission.
Measures to fast-track EEC infrastructure on the table
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/05/2017
» The government says it will decide by year-end how to shorten the public-private partnership (PPP) process for the construction of infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Somkid seeks Hong Kong trade
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/04/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called for the establishment of a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Thailand aimed at boosting economic ties and linking the country to China's new overseas investment strategy.
Section 44 mulled to drive EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/07/2016
» The government may need to exercise Section 44 of the interim constitution to tackle existing obstacles to the ambitious development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says Kobsak Phutrakul, assistant minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
Cabinet nod for public procurement draft
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/06/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft bill on public procurement, which will govern purchases made not only by all state agencies, but also by local administrative organisations, state enterprises, public organisations, independent organisations established under the constitution, state universities and state independent bodies.
Bill targets populist spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft monetary and fiscal bill which includes controls on spending for populist policies. The move is aimed at preventing future fiscal problems and enhancing transparency in the state fiscal budget.
Draft charter to enshrine development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/07/2015
» The new national economic and social development plan will be enshrined in the new draft constitution so that following governments will be legally bound to follow the policies.