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Cabinet backs NT's 5G project

The cabinet has approved National Telecom's (NT) 5G business project and operational expenditure of 6.7 billion baht to capitalise on the 26-gigahertz spectrum range during the period until the spectrum licence expires in 2036.

Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2023

Tourism forecast in line for upgrade as Chinese return

The state planning unit looks set to upgrade its forecasts for tourism revenue and arrival numbers as it expects a surge of visitors from China after the country reopened its borders.

Bangkok Post · Jan 9, 2023

Cabinet approval to be sought for NT's 5G project

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to seek approval from the cabinet next week for National Telecom's (NT) 5G business project worth 12 billion baht, capitalising on the 2.6-gigahertz spectrum range.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023

TAT stumped on budget

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expected to look elsewhere for stimulus after the prime minister asked the cabinet last week to prepare new mechanisms to accelerate year-end spending.

Bangkok Post · Oct 24, 2022

Recession fears deepen in Thailand

State agencies, businesses and households are being urged to brace for a global economic slowdown which could easily deteriorate into a recession next year.

Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2022

NESDC calls for quicker development

Thailand's development needs to accelerate to ensure the country keeps up with the pace of change, according to the head of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Crypto scam alarms ring

The widespread impact of cryptocurrency investment scams that have hit the headlines in recent weeks highlights the need for improved financial literacy among investors, especially the young, as well as tougher regulations to prevent these financial crimes.

Bangkok Post · Sep 14, 2022

Unemployment lowest since start of outbreak

Thailand's unemployment rate in the second quarter of the year was the lowest since the pandemic broke out in early 2020, a clear sign the economy is recovering from the pandemic's impact, says a senior official of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 26, 2022

Jobless rate down in Q2 as Covid-19 curbs eased

Thailand's official unemployment rate in the second quarter dropped to its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and should improve further as the economy recovers following an easing of restrictions, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 26, 2022

Tensions thwart growth in 2022

Geopolitical tensions have pressured Thailand's economic expansion this year, according to Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022