Showing 1 - 10 of 24
Economic stimuli in the works
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2024
» A number of short-term economic stimulus measures will be tabled at a meeting of ministers in charge of the economy called by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday, in an effort to boost the country's lacklustre economic performance in the first quarter of the year.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Digital wallet handout date set
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2024
» The government's 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme will roll out in force in the fourth quarter to boost economic growth, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.
Casino report wins cabinet endorsement
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/04/2024
» A special House committee report on legalising entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand was endorsed by the cabinet on Tuesday.
PM touts Land Bridge project
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has invited Japanese businesspeople to invest in Thailand's Land Bridge megaproject as the two countries mark 136 years of bilateral relations.
Shopping refund gets nod
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» The cabinet on Monday approved a tax refund scheme for shopping to stimulate domestic spending early next year and promote wider use of electronic invoices, according to the Finance Ministry.
Economic tonic seen as urgent
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout is designed to address the economic crisis facing the country, Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said yesterday.
PM vague on 10K recipients
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government will set the criteria regarding who is eligible for the 10,000-baht digital money handout, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
TDRI questions party stimulus plans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/05/2023
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has warned major political parties that their main election campaign projects might not be necessary as a stimulus since the economy is not in recession.
Senate mulls travel payouts for voters
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2023
» A Senate committee has proposed that voters be given 500 baht each in travel expenses in the hope it will encourage turnout and help combat vote-buying in the coming general election.