Focus stays on CAT-True probe
Information and Com-munications Technology Minister Anudith Nakornthap yesterday said his ministry was still focused on its investigation into the legality of the deals between CAT Telecom and True Group to collaborate on providing third-generation cellul
He added that there was no attempt by any party to deter the probe.
Anudith had been expected to announce the final result of the probe this week but postponed this, saying he needed more time to finish reading the report of the ministry’s investigation committee. Yesterday, he declined to disclose the conclusion of the investigation.
The ministry appointed a committee to probe the partnership deals late last year.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission will also set up a subcommittee to probe the deals. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is also investigating.
Cheap loans to prop up pineapple price
The government is considering a plan to provide Bt1 billion in soft loans to tackle the falling price of pineapples after exports plunged on lower demand in the United States and the European Union.
Pakin Sommit, an adviser to the commerce minister, said the government would next week ask for the National Pineapple Committee’s approval to allocate Bt1 billion in soft loans to support exports and shore up the price of the fruit. – The Nation
