PM urges business leaders at APEC to invest in Thailand now

13 Sept 08:41 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged US business leaders at the APEC-CEO Summit to invest in Thailand, assuring them of political stability and government policies aimed at stimulating economic growth, sustainability, and competitiveness.
He highlighted Thailand's focus on sustainability through the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) and its commitment to technology and innovation, including plans for a 'digital wallet' scheme and a move towards digital government.
The Prime Minister emphasized strategic infrastructure development, such as the land bridge mega project, designed to enhance physical connectivity and transform Thailand into a key logistics hub in Southeast Asia.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Yesterday 11:38 Key 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.