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Reform planned to make NESDB more ‘proactive’
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/03/2017
» The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) must shift its role to focus on planning and mapping out a strategy for the country, says PM’s Office Minister Suvit Maesincee.
Labour of love
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/03/2017
» Nathporn Chatusripitak, gauged by his family name, will definitely ring a bell, though the surname is spelled slightly differently from that of Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, the chieftain of the government's economic team.
NESDB told to refocus mission on new tests
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/04/2017
» The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), has been instructed to transform itself into a real think tank that shapes the country's long-term vision and mission.
Act to fast-track PPP projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/04/2017
» The government has agreed to amend the Private Investments in State Undertakings Act to fast-track investment for public-private partnership projects.
Planning body seeks fresh talent
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/06/2017
» A new generation of independent experts will be included in the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) to help the state planning unit catch up with the new national agenda and future trends.
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.
Thailand 4.0 drafter lays out blueprint
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/08/2017
» Suvit Maesincee, the Prime Minister's Office Minister, is one of the key architects of the much-touted Thailand 4.0 scheme -- the country's national strategy focused on added-value, high technology and innovation. He also plays a key role in implementing ongoing socio-economic reforms. Mr Suvit recently sat down with the Bangkok Post to talk about the latest developments in the country's transformation drive.