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Govt in debate crosshairs
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» The opposition and the Senate are set to put the new government in the crosshairs when it spells out its policy statement in parliament this week, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme among the main targets.
Local officials 'unusually rich'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled there are grounds for the allegation two senior local officials in Suphan Buri and Samut Songkram are unusually rich, with some 46 million baht of unexplained wealth between them.
Govt urged to fund debt help scheme
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Supha Wongsena Foundation For Debtors' Rights Reform has urged the government to provide the Land Bank Administration Institute with more funding to help people pay off their debts.
5 get death for Malaysian’s killing
Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2024
» SONGKHLA: Five of seven individuals involved in the murder of a Malaysian businessman in 2015 to clear a 120-million-baht debt have been sentenced to death.
Co-pay gripes prompt 30-billion-baht fertiliser subsidy rethink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2024
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee will be asked to review the 30-billion-baht fertiliser subsidy programme for 4.68 million rice farmers due to apparent difficulties with the scheme.
Foreign condo ownership policy 'conflict of interest'
Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2024
» A caretaker senator has warned that the government's plan to allow up to 75% foreign ownership of condominium building units, up from 49%, may involve conflict of interest and shake the seat of the prime minister.
Digital cash handout carries high financial risk, warns opposition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» The opposition warned the government of the high financial risk of excessive borrowing, largely due to the planned 500 billion baht digital cash handout, as the fiscal 2025 Budget Bill debate began in parliament on Wednesday.
Pridiyathorn warns over energy policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2024
» MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, a former deputy prime minister, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday urging the government to revise its energy policy before it is too late.
Pita returns to parliament, criticises handout scheme
Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2024
» Former Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat made a return to parliament on Thursday and said the country is not in need of the government's 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, which could result in long-term burdens.
Senators file motion for general debate on govt's performance
Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2024
» Ninety-eight senators on Monday filed a motion for a general debate without a vote on the government's performance, and want two days for the debate next month.