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PM confident there will be no repeat of 2011 floods
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/08/2024
» Bangkok will not be flooded because water levels in the capital and the weather are unlikely to conspire to produce conditions equal to or worse than those recorded before the 2011 disaster, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Cross-border trade sees positive trend
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/08/2024
» The value of Thailand's cross-border and transit trade in the first six months of the year stood at over 912 billion baht, an increase of 3.6% on the same period last year, which the government attributed to the increased promotion of cross-border trade over the past several months.
Tourism buoyant again, reports govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/08/2024
» The government expects the tourism industry to generate about 2.8 trillion baht in revenue for the country this year, with the number of foreign tourists expected to total nearly 38 million, said government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Govt welcomes praise for tiger protection
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/08/2024
» The government has welcomed the notion that Thailand is now recognised as a leader in Southeast Asia's efforts to protect wild tigers.
Govt ‘can’t intervene’ in case of Vietnamese dissident
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Thai government will not interfere in the legal proceedings involving a Vietnamese activist who is facing extradition, but whose release has been requested by some US lawmakers, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Two beach projects buoy King's birthday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2024
» The government on Tuesday launched two coastal projects -- the 72 Thai Beaches Conservation and the Phuket Maritime Conservation Sandbox -- to commemorate His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday anniversary while maintaining maritime biodiversity and enhancing the country's tourist attractions.
Control law will pass, Anutin says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/07/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban on using cannabis for recreational purposes.
China backs targeting of shady firms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/07/2024
» Chinese ambassador, Han Zhiqiang, has assured local authorities that Beijing supports the suppression of shady Chinese business in Thailand while also aiming to help boost bilateral trade and ties.
PM to reveal more handout details on Wednesday
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday will outline more details of the government’s flagship digital money handout, in which more than one million shops and vendors are registering to participate, the government said on Tuesday.
72K rai of land to go to landless Thai farmers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/07/2024
» A total of 72,000 rai of state land, previously used by the military, is ready to be handed over for distribution to poor landless farmers to mark the occasion of His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced.