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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.
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).
Bill targets populist spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/03/2016
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft monetary and fiscal bill which includes controls on spending for populist policies. The move is aimed at preventing future fiscal problems and enhancing transparency in the state fiscal budget.
Pheu Thai ready for ruling
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/03/2014
» The government is poised to resort back to financial institutions’ loans or the fiscal budget deficit to finance the infrastructure development if the planned 2-trillion-baht infrastructure loan bill falls through.