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Tree tunnel safe from axe
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/04/2016
» The Stop Global Warming Association (SGWA) welcomes news the government has abandoned a plan to cut down a famous tree tunnel on Highway No.12 linking Phetchabun and Khon Kaen, saying it is prepared to step in and buy the trees if it has a change of mind.
50-year-old royal fish project helping poor today
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/03/2016
» The progeny of Nile tilapia fish donated by Japan to His Majesty the King 50 years ago today are helping poor rural residents cut expenses by about 10 billion baht a year.
Democrats oppose Thai-Sino railway decision
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/03/2016
» Democrats oppose the government's plan to pay 100% of the cost of a high-speed train line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, arguing the funds would be better spent on double-track freight rail and motorways.
Youth groups rally against ThaiHealth budget freeze
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/01/2016
» Five youth groups opposed to alcohol, gambling and vice are urging the government to unfreeze the Thai Health Promotion Foundation’s budget, saying more than 2,000 events and projects have been impacted.
Prayut vows 'real democracy'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged people Monday not to be brainwashed by "illusory democracy", saying the use of Section 44 of the interim charter to cut through red tape and run the government more effectively does not run counter to the achievement of democratic ideals.
PM suggests executive salary cuts at state enterprises
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants state enterprises to consider cutting executives' salaries as a means of reducing losses, particularly at Thai Airways International.
Wissanu: 5-4 5-4 timeframe possible
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/09/2015
» The term of the Prayut Chan-o-cha government could be shortened by two months from 20 months starting in October with a faster drafting of the new constitution and related laws, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
Meechai seeks PM meet on charter job
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/09/2015
» Legal expert Meechai Ruchupan wants to meet for talks with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha before deciding whether he will chair the new Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC), Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Monday.
Prayut to 'deal with' meeting minutes writer
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the cabinet meeting minutes on the single gateway might be incomplete and said he would "deal with" the person who wrote them.
Prayut meets chief executives for first time
Business, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/10/2015
» The Thai government on Monday kicked off its "Prime Minister Meets CEOs" series, starting with the automotive, electronics and electrical appliance sectors in the country's latest effort to restore confidence among foreign investors.