Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Tighter controls expected on the trade in arum roots and saplings
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Tighter controls expected on the trade in arum roots and saplings
13 Sept 16:15Key points summarised by AI
Thailand's Royal Forest Department is tightening controls on the trade of arum roots and saplings, citing concerns over Chinese traders stockpiling plants for cultivation in China.
Authorities fear mass cultivation abroad could subsequently flood the Thai market, harming local producers, with recent raids uncovering forged documentation linked to illegal collection.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Today 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.