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Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government's entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
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.
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.
Govt to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/06/2024
» The government expects June's Pride Month will generate more than 4.5 billion baht in cash flow for the economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Foreign buyers show interest in Thai films at Cannes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2024
» CANNES, France: Thai films being showcased at the 77th Cannes Film Festival are attracting attention from prospective international buyers, a development that promises a brighter outlook for both the Thai film and tourism industries, the government says.
PM Srettha reiterates faith in wallet handout scheme
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday reiterated his confidence the government is moving in the right direction with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
Govt hails creatives
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/10/2023
» When Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led members of his cabinet on Wednesday to watch Sap-Pa-Rer (The Undertaker), which has earned more than 500 million baht since it hit local theatres early this month, it was not about him socialising with his team.
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.
Govt to address gig drivers' concerns
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2023
» The new government on Saturday accepted a handful of complaints and concerns from motorcycle taxi drivers for consideration and assigned the Transport Ministry to spearhead efforts to improve their livelihoods.