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Commerce Ministry investigates claim about export of used medical…

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is investigating the illegal export of used medical gloves to the United States, as reported by a foreign media outlet. The ministry is working with health authorities to prosecute those...

Govt warns against SMSs seeking information for “phase 4” of…

BANGKOK (NNT) - Criminal groups have taken advantage of the government’s recent announcement of an additional batch of stipend under the Co-pay half-price scheme to convince people to divulge their personal information. The government is asserting that it...

Central bank to do real-world test of digital currency in Q2, 2022

BANGKOK (NNT) - As more and more attention is falling on digital currencies, the Bank of Thailand now intends to do a limited real-world test of its digital currency or CBDC in the second quarter of 2022. Bank of...

Villagers leverage co-pay benefits for holiday shopping

SAMUT PRAKAN (NNT) - Villagers in Samut Prakan have gone out shopping for items this long weekend, with the government’s co-pay scheme helping to cut down expenses, allowing villagers to make more purchases. Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market in...

Automobile production figures and sales improve significantly

BANGKOK (NNT) - Improved prospects have been observed for the automotive industry, which plays a significant role in driving Thailand’s economy. Production and sales figures have improved for cars as well as motorcycles. Surapong Paisitpatanapong, the spokesperson for the...

Diesel price to be maintained at 30 baht per liter

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s energy policy administration council has approved a proposal to subsidize the pricing of diesel in order to maintain the retail price at 30 baht. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Supattanapong Punmeechaow said...

TCC expects 1-1.5% GDP growth this year, thanks to gov’t aid…

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce is anticipating the government’s 55 billion baht aid measures to help reduce living costs will generate cash flow and increase economic values, leading to a 1-1.5% GDP growth this year. Mr...

Cabinet nods to Flexible Plus Program for investments by…

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved in principle the proposed Flexible Plus Program aimed at attracting foreign investors. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said the Cabinet in its weekly meeting approved the principle of the Flexible...