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New govt agency to manage 'big data'
The government has created the Big Data Institute (BDI), a public agency that will handle the massive amount of data generated by the public and state agencies.The BDI, announced in the Royal Gazette on Friday, is expected to be up and running within 180 days, ...
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Thailand extends contracts of over 200,000 migrant workers
The Thai Cabinet’s recent decision to extend employment contracts for over 200,000 migrant workers has eased concerns about a domestic labour shortage.Poj Aramwattananont, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and President of the Labour and Skill Development Committee, said based on discussions held ...
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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April export value falls 7.6%
The dollar value of Thai exports fell for a seventh straight month in April, down 7.6% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday, as global demand remained slow. The decline was far more than the 2% fall forecast in a Reuters ...
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Trio unite to build digital workforce
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), TBN Corporation and Kasetsart University have partnered to help develop a skilled digital workforce to bridge the demand gap for personnel in the country.The partners plan to use the low-code development platform to train the workers, targeting more than ...
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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. While much ...
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BoI posts 77% rise in value
The value of investment in Thailand soared by 77% year-on-year to 185.7 billion baht from 397 project proposals between January and March, with South Korea being the top foreign investor in terms of value in the first quarter, says the Board of Investment (BoI).Foreign investment ...
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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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