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Ministers at odds over higher Bangkok petrol tax
Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2023
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga is unhappy with a proposal by Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit to raise the petrol tax in Greater Bangkok to stimulate public transport use and help pay for fare subsidies.
Top court's pick gets nod
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2023
» Sitthichote Intharawiset, a senior Supreme Court judge, has been named the latest election commissioner, replacing Chatchai Janprasri, who retired in June.
Poll body in tight spot
News, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has found itself on the defensive over growing accusations it has been inept in meeting its job description.
Govt needs a backup plan: Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of Move Forward Party (MFP), suggested the government develop another plan to stimulate the economy if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme cannot be implemented.
EC takes Pattana to court over poll Facebook post
News, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has taken legal action against Pattana Sapso, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Sakon Nakhon, following an investigation that found he had canvassed for votes during the prohibited hours leading up to the May 14 general election, thereby violating election laws.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Opposition MP sentenced to jail for lese majeste
Published on 13/12/2023
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Move Forward Party MP Rukchanok Srinork to six years in prison, without suspension, for lese majeste and computer crime.
FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.
Democrats now a party 'beyond crisis': Abhisit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Democrat Party is "beyond crisis" point as it continues to haemorrhage members in the wake of its change of leadership, said former party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday.
Cabinet to review wage hike
News, Published on 12/12/2023
» The cabinet is expected to order a review of new daily minimum wage rates on Tuesday, while business organisations are urging the government to respect the decision on wage increases made by a tripartite wage committee.