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Charter drafting process stalled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The creation of a charter drafting assembly (CDA) cannot proceed until the 180-day suspension period for the public referendum bill has passed, says chief government whip Wisut Chainarun.
Military downsizing gets nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Defence Council on Monday approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons.
Govt set to tackle 20 'urgent' bills
Published on 23/12/2024
» Chief government whip Wisut Chainarun expressed confidence the House would complete its scrutiny of some 20 urgent bills in this session.
Concern mounts over human trafficking via Thailand
Published on 18/12/2024
» Two House committees have begun discussing calls by 14 countries for Thailand’s support for their efforts to help free their citizens who have been trafficked into Myanmar by scam centre gangs.
Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Thai manufacturers brace for impact of Trump tariffs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2024
» More trade barriers and hindrances to campaigns against carbon dioxide emissions are major concerns among Thai manufacturers who need to adapt to changes expected from the Donald Trump administration, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Motorcycle sales set to increase in Q4
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2024
» Motorcycle sales, especially completely knocked-down (CKD) units, in the final quarter this year are expected to increase, thanks to more purchase orders overseas, which caused exports to skyrocket in October, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Ministers summoned over Khao Kradong land dispute
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/11/2024
» The House committee on land, natural resources and the environment has summoned the interior and transport ministers to provide more information on the Khao Kradong land controversy on Wednesday.
Alarm over end of Thailand's free medicines policy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2024
» A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand's legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO)'s policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Joint panel to thrash out differences on referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/11/2024
» Disagreements surrounding the referendum bill may be settled as early as tomorrow, with opposing parties set to strike a deal on a "one and a half" majority rule as an alternative to the double majority requirement to pass a referendum.