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Think tank recommends metaverse to pace economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2022
» The government should pay more attention to metaverse development as a potential technology to help rehabilitate the Thai economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Cabinet okays aid for 16 provinces
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/08/2021
» As the government added 16 provinces to the lockdown and curfew group, the cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional 30 billion baht to help workers and entrepreneurs in those provinces.
Cabinet approves B42bn aid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/07/2021
» The cabinet has approved a 42-billion-baht package of financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the government's partial Covid-19 lockdown, currently implemented in Bangkok and nine other provinces to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
NESDC's new head discusses path
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/10/2020
» Danucha Pichayanan, 50, became the new secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on Oct 1. His predecessor, Thosaporn Sirisamphand, retired on the first day of fiscal 2021.
World Bank urges SME access
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/05/2018
» The World Bank Wednesday urged Thailand to continue easing existing laws and regulations that hamper small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from easy access to funding.
NESDB promises to narrow income gap
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/03/2018
» The government vows to narrow the widening income disparity gap in the country to 15 times over the next 20 years, down from 20 times now.
Prasarn: Near-term focus on hospitality
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2017
» Although the government is eager to promote high technology and innovation, the national economic reform committee says the hospitality industry is a strength and where Thailand should focus in the short term to boost the country's income.
Village Fund members can join NSF scheme
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/08/2017
» Village Fund members will be allowed to join the National Savings Fund (NSF) to promote savings among locals.
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.
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.