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	According to Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang, most of the budget will be used to support 10 targeted industries in line with government policy.</div>
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	Somkid said he had asked the ministry to establish 10 working groups for the 10 selected industries or New S-Curve. The ministry was also asked to be ready for the promotion of industrial clusters, small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-up operators as well as making connection with universities and the private sector.&nbsp;</div>
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Somkid seeks budget cut

IMF economist warns on October 12 of financial repression risks to savers

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia</span></span><span lang="TH" style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Angsana New&quot;,serif">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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Somkid seeks budget cut

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