Agency urges reworkingThe government is being advised to speed up developing infrastructure for science, technology and digital as well as promote private investment in R&D next year to spur the economy and upgrade Thailand's competitiveness. Wanchat Suwankitti, the NESDC deputy secretary-general, said infrastructure development needs to be accelerated. "Thailand needs to speed up infrastructure development in 2022 if the country wants to help the economy and upgrade its competitiveness ranking, said Mr Wanchat. He said the government is maintaining its development targets under the 20-year national strategic plan (2018-37) despite the drastic impact on social and economic development caused by the spread of Covid-19. The strategy comprises 23 master plans, of which 15 are deemed urgent flagship projects that must be implemented during 2019-23.

Source: Bangkok Post September 16, 2021 23:15 UTC