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Stay ahead, stay safe: Critical brain conditions to watch out for
Published on 26/09/2024
» As we transition into an aging society, one of the biggest challenges for families with elderly members is dealing with the health issues that have accumulated over the years. While conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are well-known, many are unaware of the increasing threat of degenerative brain disorders in the elderly.
Supplementary budget bill sails through Senate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» The supplementary bill, which seeks to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht to partially fund the government's digital wallet handout scheme, sailed through all three readings in the Upper House on Tuesday.
Commerce Ministry waives rent for small vendors
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has begun to stop collecting rent from food and market stalls including commercial markets operated by government-run agencies for a period of three months throughout the country prior to the implementation of the digital wallet scheme.
20 million register for digital handout in two days
News, Published on 03/08/2024
» At least 20 million people registered for the digital wallet scheme during the first two days.
Revamp policies to boost Thai SMEs
News, Published on 31/07/2024
» Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the nation's economy. Yet, concerted strategies to fortify them remain abstract.
Supplementary bill for digital handout to 'pass with flying colours'
Published on 29/07/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party is confident that a supplementary bill aimed at funding its flagship digital wallet handout scheme will pass the House's second and third readings on Wednesday.
Why Bua Noi needs a sanctuary
Oped, Published on 17/07/2024
» Animals at Pata Zoo in Bangkok are condemned to prison for life. Among them is Bua Noi, a gorilla whose existence has been reduced to staring blankly at a television screen from her enclosure, as seen in a viral video. This isn't the life she deserves. Gorillas need freedom, not television.
Digital wallet criteria for vendors unclear
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/07/2024
» The digital wallet handout scheme will boost the economy, but the eligibility criteria for vendors remain unclear, according to Loxley Trading Co Ltd, the consumer goods distribution arm of trading conglomerate Loxley Plc.
Govt yet to ask council about BAAC wallet funds
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2024
» The government has yet to ask the Council of State for legal advice on the use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partly finance the digital wallet scheme, Pakorn Nilprapunt, the council's secretary-general, said.
Real plan for GDP growth
News, Editorial, Published on 08/07/2024
» After facing criticism for neglecting local media and prioritising foreign outlets, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput finally held a press conference to share his overview of Thailand's economic situation and the central bank's policy stance.