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New measures aimed to kindle fertility
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/01/2018
» The cabinet Tuesday approved tax measures to support nurseries and boost Thailand's fertility rate.
SME Bank cleared to exit rehab plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/01/2018
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) yesterday got the nod from the State Enterprises Policy Commission (superboard) to exit its rehabilitation plan, thanks to its improving operating performance and significantly lower non-performing loans.
B150bn splashed out to aid water projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/01/2018
» The government is allocating more funds this fiscal year to water management, particularly to develop existing royally initiated water projects, in an effort to ensure supply for farmland and generate more income in the sector.
State allots B136bn to East
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government expects to invest a combined 136 billion baht in developing the eastern region between 2017-2021, with a major portion projected to be splurged on the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
B20bn slated for digital plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government is set to invest 20 billion baht in infrastructure projects in fiscal 2018 as part of its ambitious digital development plan.
Bangkok-Chiang Mai train to wait on Japanese input
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/12/2017
» The government expects the 420-billion-baht Bangkok-Chiang Mai bullet train to take a year to begin construction as Japan, which is keen to invest in the project, is likely to demand close engagement in every step of the process.
Measures sought to enrich earners at low end of scale
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/12/2017
» The government is set to allocate funds next year to find means to help ordinary people, especially low-income earners, make more money.
Northern investment projects sped up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered related agencies yesterday to rev up prioritising infrastructure investment projects in northern Thailand, covering not only air but also land infrastructure, water management, tourism promotion, and value addition to farm products.
GSB seeks B5bn to tackle loan sharks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 26/12/2017
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) will seek approval from the Finance Ministry to lend an additional 5 billion baht through packages to help refinance underground loans owed by low-income earners in 2018.
Bioeconomy to give boost to agriculture
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/12/2017
» The first-ever bioeconomy development plan aimed at promoting more private investment in biotech-related businesses and adding value to farm products is scheduled to go before the cabinet for approval in early 2018.