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PM pushes ambitious Land Bridge project in South to create trade hub in SE Asia
Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to expand transportation infrastructure to enhance the economic development of the Southern region, government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on Sunday.This includes connecting transportation between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, he added.This project is intended to further ...
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EEC reviewing master plan before seeking nod from new govt
The five-year master plan of the Eastern Economic Corridor is currently being reviewed before gathering feedback and presenting it to the new government for consideration, EEC secretary-general Chula Sukmanop said last week.The plan for the years 2023-2027 emphasises connectivity between industries and communities, creating supply ...
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Asean is fast-tracking digital transformation and more FTAs, officials say
Asean will focus on increasing the use of digital technology to expand trade and enhance economic cooperation among its 10 member states, according to a recent meeting of senior economic officials who oversee the bloc’s economic agenda for this year.Asean will also continue trade talks ...
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Household income rose in EEC provinces despite pandemic: report
The development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) resulted in household incomes rising by an average of 5% per year, even during the pandemic, according to a report from the Office of Strategy Management, Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Commission.The report surveyed household income in the ...
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Too early to say if diesel tax cut will continue: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has declined to say whether the diesel tax cut, which is due to expire on July 20, will be extended, triggering uncertainty about the continuation of measures to mitigate the cost of living.The caretaker government imposed a diesel tax cut of 5 ...
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Thai economy must accelerate decarbonisation as global restrictions rise: NESDB
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDB) has issued a warning that Thailand must take more decisive actions to turn its carbon reduction plans into reality.The country is facing mounting regulatory pressure from export markets and foreign investors, necessitating a proactive response.Danucha Pichayanan, the ...
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Cooperation key to fighting climate change, says Prayut at Escap meeting
Thailand emphasised the importance of cooperation in the Asia Pacific to combat climate change during the annual regional meeting “79th Commission Session [CS79]” last week.The meeting on “Accelerating climate action in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable development” was held at the United Nations Conference ...
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Thai PPI index edges downwards, but still higher than many major economies
Thailand’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined year on year for the second consecutive month in keeping with the global trend this year.Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, the director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), said on Monday that the global PPI showed a clear downward trend ...
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Most Thai voters happy with election results, poll shows
The majority of voters are happy with the results of the May 14 general election and will make the same choices if given a second chance, a recent survey shows.The National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) poll covered 1,310 people aged 18 and above across ...
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10 million tourists arrive in Thailand since January
Almost 10 million foreign tourists have visited Thailand this year, generating 391 billion baht in revenue, deputy government spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Saturday.Tourist arrivals between January 1 and May 15 totalled 9.47 million, Traisulee said. Most were from East, South, and Southeast, she added.The ...
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