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S Korea looks to spur trade
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2020
» South Korea has suggested Thailand ease restrictions that hinder bilateral trade, saying the time has come for the two countries to look ahead to their post Covid-19 economic ties.
Navy to finalise U-tapao deal
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/05/2020
» The navy will sign a contract next month with BBS Joint Venture to build the 290-billion-baht Eastern Airport City Project at U-tapao airport which is one of five megaprojects under the government's infrastructure development in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
B39bn for handouts gets nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/05/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to set aside 39.42 billion baht to finance a new cash handout programme designed to help 13.14 million people considered extremely vulnerable to the economic hit of the Covid-19 crisis.
Uttama gets thumbs up from Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday defended the performance of Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana following news reports he is under pressure to step down as the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) chief to make way for leadership changes ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
Farmers ditch rubber for goats
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/05/2020
» Modern goat-farming techniques introduced by the Pid Thong Lang Phra Foundation -- a royally sponsored initiative which applies the sufficiency economy philosophy of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great -- have allowed Muslim residents of Ban Surao in Pattani's Yanare district to weather the rubber glut and improve their quality of life.
B1.68tn to blunt Covid-19
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/04/2020
» The government has unveiled a fresh stimulus package worth 1.68 trillion baht, with plans to issue a set of executive decrees to implement the measure to cushion the blow from the coronavirus outbreak.
Cash handouts for informal workers
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/03/2020
» In a move to ease the suffering of Thailand's 3 million informal workers, the government is set to hand them 5,000 baht per month in cash.
Govt won't let THAI go under: Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 31/03/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday said the government will not allow ailing flag-carrier Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to collapse and dismissed rumours of impending lay-offs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
9 million fit for B5,000 relief
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/04/2020
» Nine million people out of 21.7 million who registered will be eligible for the 5,000-baht financial aid granted by the government to ease the impact of Covid-19, says government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
B400bn booster shot given nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/03/2020
» The cabinet has given the green light to a stimulus package expected to inject 400 billion baht into the economy to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic.