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Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Northeast vendors prefer cash handout
News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Some vendors in major cities in the northeast are calling on the government to continue its 10,000-baht wallet scheme, saying it will still help the local economy even if the money isn't digital.
Vendors hope for economic relief from new premier
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/08/2024
» Market vendors expect Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to focus on fixing the nation's economy, as rising costs affect their businesses.
Factory construction halts amid wage row
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/08/2024
» Hundreds of Myanmar migrant workers staged a protest blocking entry to an under-construction factory in an industrial estate in Prachin Buri's Sri Maha Phot district after being left unpaid over the past two months, leaving many without money to even buy food.
Explainer: Thailand's new visas
News, Dave Kendall, Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand's major overhaul of visas and entry rules has stirred up strong reactions -- mostly joy and excitement, but also confusion and even some resentment.
HM the King envisages a nation of volunteers
News, Published on 12/07/2024
» His Majesty the King instructed the King's Private Offices 904 to set up the royally initiated Jit Arsa (spirit of volunteering) project in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for their contributions to the Thai nation.
Promoting service through practical actions
News, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Khok Nong Na Model ("Mound, Marsh, and Rice Field") is an agricultural model invented by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, which adapts sustainable economic principles for the people's happiness.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
BMA, businesses join hands in dengue war
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control are teaming up with businesses to raise public awareness of dengue fever, which is growing more prevalent as climate change increases the range of mosquitos that carry the disease.
UK's envoy on mission to promote diversity
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/04/2024
» British ambassador to Thailand, Mark Gooding, has expressed delight after the Thai parliament recently passed a same-sex marriage bill, saying there's room for the United Kingdom and Thailand to work together to support gender equality.