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Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Opposition asks 'salesman PM' if he's closed a sale
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2024
» The opposition launched a two-day general debate on the government's performance on Wednesday, with a key opposition MP asking Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if he made himself the country's number one salesman - and if he had closed any sales.
Eyes turn to the Upper House
News, Published on 30/03/2024
» The question on most pundits’ lips is what measures will be put in place to keep the forthcoming Senate poll from winding up like another general election.
Opposition submits general debate motion
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2024
» The opposition on Wednesday formally submitted a motion seeking a three-day general debate, billing it as the first evaluation of the coalition government’s work performance.
Second committee to vet digital wallet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/02/2024
» The government has defended its decision to have a new sub-committee vet the digital wallet scheme, saying that it is treading carefully with the plan following Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP comments that the delay might disrupt the economy.
Srettha touts debt initiative's success
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» The government has managed to bring down the total amount of informal debts by 670 million baht in just two months, solving 102,000 out of 140,000 cases reported to authorities as part of the push to reduce the household debt burden.
Digital handout may violate charter, graft busters warn
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday warned the government its 10,000 baht digital wallet handout could be in breach of the constitution and other laws, and incur a long-term public debt burden.
Pheu Thai's big gamble
News, Published on 27/01/2024
» With the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) study on the 500-billion-baht digital wallet scheme now made public, the ruling Pheu Thai Party stands at a crossroads, according to political observers.
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.
Senate set to grill government on its policies
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2024
» Ninety-eight senators filed a motion on Monday for a general debate without a vote on the government's performance next month.