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PM defends budget top-up to fund handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» Increasing the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht is crucial to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, as he proposed a supplementary budget bill to the House to help fund the digital wallet scheme.
Experts assess fallout from Move Forward Party ruling
News, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Constitutional Court ruling should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.
Border trade to get boost
News, Published on 28/11/2023
» The leaders of Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to enhance relations and cooperation across various aspects, including border trade and tourism.
Loy Krathong festival to draw 750,000 tourists to Sukothai: DPM Somsak
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said he expected the Loy Krathong festival in the northern province of Sukhothai from Nov 18-27 to draw as many as 750,000 tourists and generate up to 800 million baht in revenue.
Govt mulls 90-day visas for European visitors
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2023
» Thailand may waive visa requirements for travellers from more European countries and is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more, the government has said.
Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2023
» The government will introduce a debt moratorium that will cover both debt principal and interest for farmers in the fourth quarter of this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Lack of experience no hindrance: Pita
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has downplayed its lack of experience in government, saying it has proven itself during the last four years of working in the legislative branch.
Democrats put faith in policy revamp
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2023
» The Democrat Party's campaign proposal to provide free internet access at one million locations nationwide has struck a chord with voters, according to deputy leader Ongart Khlampaiboon.
A taste of populism
News, Published on 16/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's "digital wallet" policy, designed to woo voters ahead of the May 14 general election, has drawn a mixed reaction from politicians and the public alike.