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Govt okays B200bn in drought fight
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 13/04/2016
» The government has allocated over 200 billion baht for projects to battle the country's drought and help two million people in drought-stricken provinces nationwide.
Democrats oppose Thai-Sino railway decision
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/03/2016
» Democrats oppose the government's plan to pay 100% of the cost of a high-speed train line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, arguing the funds would be better spent on double-track freight rail and motorways.
PM in South on inspection trip
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and some of his cabinet members flew from Bangkok to Surat Thani on Monday morning to follow up on the implementation of government projects in the South.
Government wants 10,000 new SMEs in 3 years
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 25/11/2015
» The government plans to foster the launch of 10,000 new small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 2018 to help develop the national economy.
Sino-Thai railway responsibilities set
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a framework for Thailand and China's distribution of responsibilities in implementing the Thai section of the transnational railway from southern China to the Gulf of Thailand.
Pursuing ex-PM over rice losses 'fair', says govt
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» The government insists its decision to employ the liability law to pursue financial compensation against those implicated in the rice-pledging scandal instead of suing them is straightforward and fair.
Wissanu: New S44 order to protect officials
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 02/11/2015
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's special power was invoked to protect officials who have honestly performed duties in managing the rice-pledging programme since the coup, not to bully some people, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Prayut meets chief executives for first time
Business, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/10/2015
» The Thai government on Monday kicked off its "Prime Minister Meets CEOs" series, starting with the automotive, electronics and electrical appliance sectors in the country's latest effort to restore confidence among foreign investors.
Government targets 'negligent' officials
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/10/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said the government is targeting negligent officials involved in the controversial rice-pledging scheme, but denied authorities had branded it "an illegitimate policy".
Tak residents vow to fight relocation plans
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 07/09/2015
» Tak residents have refused to relocate after authorities declared state land in the province's special economic zone (SEZ) must be taken back from encroachers to pave the way for new city planning projects.