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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.
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.
Is digital handout legal?
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/01/2024
» A panel studying the government's planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has warned that the government could break the law if it proceeds with the scheme, according to a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) source.
Doubts raised over wallet loan bill
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2024
» A leading critic of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has said that the government might face a lawsuit if it decides to continue to try and fund the scheme through its 560-billion-baht loan bill.
'No cabinet reshuffle for Paetongtarn'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Tuesday brushed aside media reports that a cabinet reshuffle would take place this year to pave the way for Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be included in the line-up.
Ombudsman to release 10k scheme review this month
Published on 31/12/2023
» The Ombudsman's review of feedback from experts on the legality of the government's 10,000 baht digital wallet scheme is expected to be finished later this month.
Govt 'solves' 233 cases of informal debt: PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2023
» The government claims it has solved the informal debts of 233 registered debtors while Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday went to observe a debt-solving model in Nan.
Move Forward Party ready to grill govt over 2024 spend
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is ready for a debate scheduled next month on the government's budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, according to its deputy leader.
Over 80,000 sign up for debt relief scheme
Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2023
» More than 82,000 people have signed up to the government's initiative to help distressed debtors service their obligations to informal lenders since the scheme was launched nine days ago.