The Latest Breaking News from Supattanapong Punmeechaow

Shift in economic structure urged

Thailand's economic recovery is relatively slower than that of its Asean peers because the domestic economic structure in the country is reliant on conventional industries.

Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022

Japan vows to expand Thai expenditure

Japan has pledged to expand investment in Thailand, especially in high-technology industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, medical services and bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who led a delegation to roadshows in Tokyo and Kanagawa during April 19-23.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2022

Plug pulled on diesel cap

The government has appealed for public understanding over its decision to lift the 30-baht-per-litre diesel price cap next month.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2022

Lower diesel subsidy possible by next month

The government may continue with the diesel subsidy programme beyond April to help consumers struggling with inflation, but the subsidy would be limited, according to Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2022

Thailand Board of Investment hosts successful “BCG Startup Investment Day” to support and strengthen Thai startups

Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), and 20 partner agencies from public and private sectors successfully organised "BCG Startup Investment Day" on 24 March 2022. H.E. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister chaired…

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2022

BoI backs 30 startups to boost competitiveness

The Board of Investment (BoI) will increase Thai competitiveness in the world market by supporting 30 local startups this year, notably those embarking on bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses and S-curve targeted industries.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022

Finance minister adamant on Thailand's fiscal stability

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith insists Thailand still has enough fiscal stability to support the government to grow the economy despite the double whammy of soaring food and oil prices driven by strong demand and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022

Finance Minister: Fiscal, monetary policy to underpin recovery

Thailand's fiscal position remains stable and its monetary and fiscal policies are calibrated to support recovery in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy amid various challenges, Finance Minister said Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022

Plan aims for 50% renewable by 2050

The government looks set to create a new national power development plan to increase the proportion of renewable energy used to generate electricity to 50% of all energy types by 2050.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2022

B30 diesel cap stays until May

The government will maintain the cap on diesel prices at 30 baht a litre using subsidies from the Oil Fund until the end of May when a 40-billion-baht loan supporting the subsidy scheme is expected to be depleted.

Bangkok Post · Mar 11, 2022