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PM puts poverty in crosshairs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/09/2024
» Eradicating poverty and building a prosperous economy are among the goals the government plans to achieve during the rest of its term, an adviser to the prime minister said.
Govt continues to push rate cuts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will meet next week to discuss the strong baht and the country's inflation target as the government continues to push for interest rate cuts.
3 million to get handout funds on Wednesday
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2024
» The first 3 million needy and disabled people — out of a total of 14.5 million — will receive their 10,000-baht handout under the government’s digital wallet programme on Wednesday, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thai casino plan gains momentum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex project, saying it will legalise the underground activity and allow the government to collect tax revenue from it.
‘Digital nomad’ visa promotion stepped up
Published on 19/09/2024
» The government is stepping up the promotion of its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in Thailand, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Days left before cash handouts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024
» The government is expected to distribute 145 billion baht in cash under its digital wallet handout programme to vulnerable groups and state welfare cardholders from Sept 20, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Thailand to begin distribution of handout scheme this month
Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand will distribute 145 billion baht of its "digital wallet" handout programme earlier than scheduled to support vulnerable groups, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, stressing the need for short-term economic stimulus.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Government moves forward with casino complex plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2024
» The government will proceed with plans for a mega entertainment complex in Thailand that would include casinos, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
Government policies favour big business, say critics
Published on 05/09/2024
» The economic policies of the Pheu Thai-led government favour big corporations over the interests of the general public, a Bangkok forum was told on Thursday.