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Uttama gets thumbs up from Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday defended the performance of Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana following news reports he is under pressure to step down as the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) chief to make way for leadership changes ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
Cabinet approves budget bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year and the formation of a 63-member special committee to vet it, said government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek.
Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
Election date won't affect state projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2019
» The government's flagship development initiatives, notably the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), are unlikely to be affected by the general election date, now set at March 24.
B6.5bn in aid to prop up cane farmers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/10/2018
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved 6.5 billion baht worth of financial aid to sugar-cane farmers for the 2018-19 crop to help alleviate their plight, as local sugar prices have dropped sharply after the country's 30-year quota subsidies system and domestic price controls ended last year.
Cabinet to review 20-year strategy in May
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/04/2018
» The draft 20-year national strategy is expected to be forwarded to the cabinet next month and come into force in July, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said.
Somkid wants Prayut as next PM
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says he supports Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next prime minister and tells reporters to ask industry and commerce ministers about the formation of a new political party.
Somkid: Policies to stay steady
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/11/2017
» Thailand's economic growth is solid and economic policies are unlikely to be derailed by any cabinet reshuffles, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Section 44 to lever international schools in EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/04/2017
» The government agreed Tuesday to invoke the powerful Section 44 of the interim charter to speed up the development of the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).