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Thailand to boost economic recovery after the pandemic picks up
Efforts made by all departments during the resurgence of the pandemic contribute to economic development, said General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Thailand at the summit meeting.
March05,2021
Oil consumption falls by 12.5 percent in 2020
The year 2020 saw the average daily oil consumption dropping by 12.5 percent compared with 2019 due to the lockdown policy in the second quarter and the entry restrictions in 2020 caused by the COVID-19.
February04,2021
Thai Prime Minister to grant subsidies to combat the COVID-19
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand said after discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow and Finance Minister Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the following measures will be introduced to mitigate the impact of pandemic.
January15,2021
Thai Cabinet approves several stimulus measures and two additional special holidays
According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Finance requested Thai cabinet to deliberate "half per person" program and subsidy increase to encourage spending.
September29,2020
July exports remain negative at 11.4 percent
The Ministry of Commerce disclosed Thailand's trade statistics in July 2020 and found that exports shrank 11.4 percent to 18.8195 bln U.S. dollars in July.
August25,2020
Thailand's energy consumption drops 10.1 pct in H1
Energy consumption in Thailand dropped 10.1 percent in the first half of 2020 due to the impacted industrial chain by COVID-19, reduced energy demand and stagnant domestic economic growth,said the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) Director-General Watanapong Kurowat.
August13,2020
Thai Internet content operation turns to China's online entertainment market
China's online entertainment development in the post-COVID world, showing an increasing Internet usage for entertainment purposes from December 2019 to March 2020.
August13,2020
CCI rises for the third consecutive month to 50.1 in July
The Center for Economic and Business Forecast of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce announced that the consumer confidence index (CCI) rose for the third consecutive month to 50.1 in July 2020 from 49.2 in June.
August11,2020
Thai agriculture minister stresses sustained reliefs to affected farmers
Thailand's Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on said at the meeting of the House of Representatives that in order to provide relief measures for the agricultural sector challenged by COVID-19.
June02,2020
Thai NSC Secretary-General discloses third phase of easing restrictions
At its meeting, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decided to implement the third phase of easing restrictions on economy, livelihood, and sports, healthcare and entertainment.
June02,2020
Thailand sees rubber glove exports grow as demand surges due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused demand for rubber gloves to soar several times, mainly because these products are essential protective gear for health-care workers.
May28,2020
Thai deputy PM urges economic development authority to draft local economy stimulus plan
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said that he had ordered the Loan Use Review Committee to develop the model of and guidelines for projects to stimulate the local economy and submit them to the cabinet for deliberation in May.
May06,2020
Thai telecommunication authority and operators announces 45-day free service
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC), together with the six operators has announced that they are all ready to provide 100-minute toll-free telephone services for 45 days to help customers cut expenses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
May06,2020
COVID-19: MOPH establishes business place hygiene supervision regulations before relaxing control measures
Dr. Bancha Khakhong, chief of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), indicated that the MOPH will establish business place hygiene supervision regulations before relaxing control measures.
April20,2020
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand points out the COVID-19 won't impede the signing of RCEP
Ms. Onmon Sapthawitham, Director-general of Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN), revealed that many countries put restrictions on the exit and entry.
April20,2020
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand points out the COVID-19 won't impede the signing of RCEP
Ms. Onmon Sapthawitham, Director-general of Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN), revealed that many countries put restrictions on the exit and entry.
April20,2020
BAAC of Thailand prolongs the payment period of life insurance by 3 months
Apirom Sukprasert, Manager of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) of Thailand, revealed that BAAC has adopted measures to offer assistance to life insurance buyers.
April20,2020
EGAT to take strict measures fighting COVID-19 and confident in power supply
Viboon Rerksirathai, director-general of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), revealed that EGAT has made preparations for power generation, power supply personnel and equipment, to prevent and reduce risks of COVID-19 and ensure household power supply.
March18,2020
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy reveals plans to decrease 50 satang/liter of surcharge of ex-refinery prices
Thai Energy Equity Working Group Meeting composed of representatives from the government and the public reviewed the reference structure of ex-refinery prices, and approved the decrease of 50 satang/liter of surcharge in the formula of ex-refinery prices to ensure fairness.
February24,2020
Three ministries formulate plans to promote economic development and enhance competitiveness of Thailand
Thailand has an advantageous geographical location and is located in the center of ASEAN region, but it didn't conduct research and planning on infrastructure construction before, and thereby lost the good opportunities for infrastructure investment and development.
February24,2020
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