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BOI to propose ‘Thailand’s Next Step’ plan to new government
The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) is preparing a plan to propose to the new government that aims to attract investors by focusing on creating an ecosystem and enhancing ease of doing business in five target industries.The plan, dubbed “Thailand’s Next Step” will prioritise ...
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BOT reduces GDP growth estimate slightly in view of export slump
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is reducing its estimation of GDP growth to 3.5% from 3.6% due to the country’s stagnant export sector and global economic slowdown.BOT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput was speaking about Thailand’s economic trends on Monday at the bank’s annual seminar titled “Next ...
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B9bn plan unveiled for city canals
The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) will submit plans to develop existing and new canal routes to promote passenger boat transportation in a bid to ease traffic congestion in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the capital. OTP director Punya ...
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Credit card spending up 20% in second quarter
Credit card spending in Thailand during the second quarter of this year increased by more than 20% and is expected to continue throughout the year, with an increase of no less than 20% for the whole of 2023.According to Thakorn Piyapan, President of TMBThanachart Bank, ...
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Managing reservoirs and irrigation systems critical for stable food supplies
Effective water management is vital to ensure Thailand’s food security and mitigate the impact of El Nino, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute.Narit Pisalyabutr, a senior academic at the institute, said the effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon are expected to last for ...
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Excise Dept promotes ESG issues to achieve sustainable development
The Excise Department advises business operators to turn crises into opportunities, transforming businesses towards sustainability.The department is promoting sustainable business practices by offering tax incentives for businesses that prioritise environmental concerns.Excise Department Director General Ekniti Nitithanprapas, said environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are a ...
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Tackling Thailand's water problems
Thailand has experienced an unusually prolonged period of water crises over recent years. The dry seasons are becoming longer and drier, while the rainy seasons are shorter but with more intense rainfall. This oscillating pattern of droughts and floods has become harder to predict and ...
Ecological Threats Of Small-Scale Fisheries In Thailand
Marine conservation experts have revealed the extent of marine megafauna catch by small-scale fisheries, in Thailand for the first time.The Newcastle University study provides the first-ever estimate of the annual catch of marine megafauna species, including rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and dugongs, in Thailand’s ...
Expediting infrastructure development 'key to securing investments'
The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations (Fetco) has urged the next government to expedite infrastructure development in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in order to boost investor confidence.This includes revitalising the Ranong Port project and opening a trade route to India to position Thailand ...
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Thailand will become 'super aged' society by 2036, predicts Dept of Health
Up to 30% of Thailand’s population is expected to cross the “elderly” barrier by 2036, placing it on the list of “super-aged societies”, the Department of Health said.Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, the department’s director general, made the announcement to mark World Population Day on Tuesday.The United Nations ...
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