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2 trillion urged for infrastructure
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/01/2012
» Thailand must invest 2.27 trillion baht in new infrastructure over the next 10 years, including new inter-city road links, high-speed train networks and urban mass transit systems, a government committee in charge of future development strategy says.
Cabinet okays B2.27 trillion in spending
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2012
» The cabinet yesterday approved a massive 2.27 trillion baht spending plan, mostly for infrastructure projects over the next five years.
Yingluck still a drawcard, despite cynics
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can still fill seats when she speaks, despite reports that she is losing her touch with audiences.
Govt places flood battle before crops
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/02/2012
» Flood prevention will take priority over crop irrigation in setting water management strategies for this year, the government announced yesterday.
Govt floats option for flood loans bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» The government will submit a bill seeking authorisation to borrow 350 billion baht in funds for its water management programmes if the charter court finds its funding decree unconstitutional.
Kittiratt admits policy delays
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/02/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has admitted there were delays in implementing some government policies due to the flood crisis that hit the country for several months last year.
New Thailand-Laos bridge needs more support, say businesses
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2012
» Businesses in Nakhon Phanom are urging the government to support and build facilities to link the province to the Greater Mekong Subregion to maximise the benefit of a new bridge linking Thailand and Laos.
Panel seeks nod for mega-project plans
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/02/2012
» A joint public and private committee plans to seek cabinet approval for mega-projects worth more than 600 billion baht to develop the Northeast during the mobile cabinet meeting today.
Govt to relay prevention plans to HM
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/02/2012
» The government will have an audience with His Majesty the King today to present a report on urgent water management and flood prevention plans.
Projects worth B25bn get nod
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2012
» The cabinet has given the green light to 246 flood prevention projects worth almost 25 billion baht.