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Thailand 'poised to soar'
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» Thailand is poised to soar in the global market with heightened investment attraction and a massive budget earmarked to rejuvenate the economy in the fourth quarter, as the Covid-19 pandemic eases, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Kobsak: 3% GDP growth achievable
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/10/2019
» The government is maintaining its target for GDP growth of 3% this year, with a series of additional stimulus measures expected to boost the economy.
New round of tourist lures on agenda
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/09/2019
» The economic cabinet is scheduled to consider stimulus measures at an Oct 7 meeting to spur tourism during the remainder of the year.
NESDC worries about trade row's impact on 'fragile' sector
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/06/2019
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is fretting over tourism prospects because the mounting trade row between the world's two largest economies could affect the industry, which makes up about 20% of the country's GDP.
New tourist draws added
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/11/2018
» In addition to the visa fee waivers approved last week, the cabinet on Tuesday approved more measures to lure foreign visitors.
Somkid asks Jack Ma to revive tourism
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2018
» SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has asked Alibaba Group Executive Chairman Jack Ma to help promote tourism in Thailand through the Chinese e-commerce firm's online channel, as the kingdom has experienced a marked drop in Chinese travellers in recent months.
Somkid talks up Sino-Thai trade at expo
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/11/2018
» Shanghai: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has vowed to support China's policy on global free and fair trade and also pledged to push on with strengthening economic ties.
Tourism packages promised
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/10/2018
» A series of intensive tourism packages are to be implemented by mid-November to increase foreign visitor numbers during the remainder of the year, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Doi Tung improving Chiang Rai's tourism
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/02/2017
» The Doi Tung Development Project, one of four flagship projects of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation founded 29 years ago by the Princess Mother (Somdet Ya), has for years been one of the best-known and most popular tourist destinations in northern Thailand.
Get ready for visitor inrush, PM tells agencies
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/01/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered related agencies and the private sector to prepare for an anticipated influx of foreign visitors this year.