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Somkid accepts proposals; may set up economics cabinet

BANGKOK, 20th July 2019 (NNT) - Four challenging issues have been raised by the private sector with the new government through Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, who has accepted the proposals and may set up an economics’ cabinet. ...

Ex-BOT chief suggests government use fiscal policy to stimulate…

BANGKOK, 18th July 2018 (NNT) - The former Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT), Prasarn Trairatvorakul, has projected a positive outlook for the overall Thai economy but suggests that the new administration should use fiscal policy to...

Thailand’s e-commerce to reach 13 billion USD by 2025

Thailand’s e-commerce market value is expected to surge to 13 billion USD by 2025 from 3 billion USD in 2018 on the back of strong global demand for Thai products. The Bangkok Post cited Ebay’s General Manager for Hong Kong, Taiwan and...

Boeing 747-400’s farewell ceremony

BANGKOK, 16 July 2019 (NNT) - A farewell ceremony has been held for the legendary Boeing 747-400 aircraft named "City of Bangkok" of KLM Airlines, the Dutch national airline. In 1989, Thai monks performed its naming ceremony in...

Government supports SMEs joining MAI

BANGKOK, 14 July 2019 (NNT) - The Finance Minister, Uttama Savanayana, has expressed his confidence that the government will help strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) so that they can be listed on the Market for Alternative Investment...

Real estate developers’ confidence falls in Q2 2019

The confidence index of real estate developers for the second quarter of this year has dropped to 42.2 points from 50.4 points for the first quarter. The second quarter falls below the 50.0 point median index, reflecting developers’ declining confidence in the...

MRT Pink Line construction progress

BANGKOK, 12 July 2019 (NNT) - People who reside along the construction site of the Khae Rai - Minburi MRT Pink Train Line, have been asked by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority to avoid accessing the roadway from...

SCB cuts GDP growth forecast to 3.1%

BANGKOK, 10 July 2019 (NNT) - Government investment remains the main factor in steering the economy as the trade war between the United States and China has affected exports, tourism and investment. This has led to the Siam...