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Dawei SEZ continues at a snail's pace
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/03/2018
» The long-delayed Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) project is still moving at a glacial pace, with new development unlikely to take shape until the tripartite meeting among Thailand, Myanmar and Japan in April.
Bangladesh on radar after Prayut meet
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2018
» Thailand and Bangladesh have pledged to rev up free-trade talks, aiming to raise two-way trade to US$2 billion (62.3 billion baht) by 2021.
Kan tabs country to make top 25
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thailand is expected to climb up to 25th in the innovation index rankings over the next 2-3 years thanks to government support policies and a strategic programme to promote R&D, as well as active spending by the private sector.
Somkid spots Thailand on advanced economy fast track
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/03/2018
» Thailand is in the fast lane toward becoming an advanced economy because of a number of megaprojects, digital development and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
More loans approved for welfare scheme
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 21/03/2018
» The cabinet yesterday approved an additional 10 billion baht in emergency loans to be channelled through the Government Savings Bank (GSB) as part of the second phase of the government's welfare and subsidy scheme.
February sees 61,000 more unemployed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/03/2018
» Thailand's unemployment rose by 61,000 jobless workers in February from a year earlier, with bachelor's degree holders maintaining the highest unemployment rate, according to the latest survey.
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.
Cabinet approves B3.5bn IT budget
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/03/2018
» The cabinet approved 3.5 billion baht for developing human resources yesterday to produce a skilled workforce for new high-tech industries.
Cost-cutting key to farm reform
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak ordered agencies to rev up restructuring of the farm sector on Wednesday and find more ways to cut production costs, including low-interest loan programmes and tailor-made fertilisers.
Retailers urge duty free up for main airport shopping
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/03/2018
» Three retail associations on Wednesday submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, calling on the government to revise the terms of reference (ToR) for the duty-free shop concession at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, which are due to expire in 2020, allowing greater competition.