Massive job loss seen if Thailand doesn’t upgrade education – EEC advisor Thailand will gain about 30,000 short-term jobs as the government’s Eastern Economic Corridor project ramps up, but will lose hundreds of thousands of […]
Populist budget close to legal limit Little room remains in the budget for the government to spend further on populist policies through state-owned financial institutions, as populist spending is nearing the cap of 30% of […]
Sustaining 5% growth a challenge, say economists THE ECONOMY could grow by 5 per cent this year, but the challenge will be in how to sustain that rate, economists agreed at a roundtable discussion last […]
Somkid offers GDP sneak preview Thai economic growth is expected to have exceeded 4.5% in the first half of the year, boosted by myriad positive factors such as higher public and private investment, growing tourism […]
Monetary Policy Committee maintains benchmark rate at 1.5 percent Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee has resolved to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.5% a year to support Thailand’s economic growth. — NNT Candle Parade disruption! […]
Private sector fears trade war hit on exports next year THE nation’s peak private-sector advisory grouping has voiced fears that the escalating trade conflict between the United States and China could harm the export sector […]
Phetchaburi industries brace for deluge Industrial and business operators in Phetchaburi have stepped up preventive measures to deal with the possibility of flooding as a large volume of water overflows Kaeng Krachan dam. — Bangkok […]
Brimming dams pose severe threat People in western provinces urged to move to higher ground as more water to be released from reservoirs. — The Nation Govt to seek migrants for fish industry A plan […]
Consumer’s confidence index for July highest in 62 months Consumer’s confidence index for the month of July was registered at 82.2 representing the highest rate for the past 62 months of five years and two […]
Fishermen issue fresh ultimatum to government Warn they would stop fishing if treaty, that ‘does not suit local conditions’ is ratified — The Nation Prayut touts EEC for prosperity Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reaffirmed Wednesday […]
B85bn double-track line gets go-ahead The cabinet has given the green light to the 323km double-track rail route from Den Chai to Chiang Khong in the North. — Bangkok Post Tata Motors to stop manufacturing […]
59 provinces told to brace for floods, mudslides Disaster prevention and prevention offices in 59 provinces have been instructed to be fully prepared for river overflows, flash floods and landslides as many provinces in the […]