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Pact on closer EU ties to take effect after House gives nod
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2024
» The framework agreement on the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) yesterday won unanimous endorsement by the Thai parliament and is due to come into force in 30 days.
Budget will 'jump-start' growth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year aimed at jump-starting Thailand's sluggish economy as the House of Representatives began a three-day debate.
Ministries to promote film spots
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/05/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined hands with the Culture Ministry to promote Thailand's film locations in a bid to achieve 7.5 billion baht in earnings from foreign film companies choosing to shoot their films in the country this year.
NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Songkran set to 'go global'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2023
» Thailand will transform Songkran into a month-long global water festival next year to boost its "soft power" and attract international tourists.
Thai workers 'not in the war' in Middle East
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry denies reports that some Thai workers have been recruited by the Israeli military to engage in fighting against Hamas.
Anutin talks up need for law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/11/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday stressed the need for a specific law to control the use of cannabis following its decriminalisation, amid growing calls from several quarters to have the plant re-listed as a narcotic.
Daily wage hike won't be a sharp one
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/06/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin on Thursday assured the minimum daily wage will increase this year, although he said the hike won't be a sharp one in order to protect businesses which are still reeling from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
MP says casinos are safe bet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2022
» Known to be one of the most vocal proponents of legalising casinos, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, leader of Thai Local Power Party, is not just pushing for the relaxation of long-standing laws to get a casino-entertainment project off the ground. He is also setting his sights on online gambling and the duty-free business.