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Former ministers become Council of State members
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2023
» Wissanu Krea-ngam and Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, both cabinet ministers in Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration, have been appointed members of the Council of State, according to the government's legal office.
Enduring the lame duck period
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2023
» Thailand is expected to hold its first general election in four years this May, which could mean a new premier as Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reigned as prime minister and before that military leader after staging a coup in 2014.
Govt touts latest round of benefits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2023
» The latest round of changes to benefits under the welfare card scheme for low-income earners is expected to be summitted by the Finance Ministry to the cabinet for approval on Tuesday.
Plot afoot to 'foil' House debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2023
» There is a plot to sabotage this week's general debate in which cabinet ministers will be grilled on their performance in an effort to avoid scrutiny, said deputy government whip Chinnaworn Bunyakiat.
End of share sales tax waiver
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2022
» The end of the waiver for the financial transaction tax on stock sales is scheduled to take effect in 2023, increasing the country's revenue as part of a tax system overhaul.
BoT frets over global conflicts, campaign pledges
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2022
» Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said he is concerned about the impact of geopolitical conflicts and the possible risk of what he described as "strange political campaigns" on the economy.
Thailand urges unity on fiscal, tax policy to fight looming stagflation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2022
» Thailand has urged the adoption of international cooperation on fiscal policy and tax measures to help safeguard small-sized businesses and low-income people from looming stagflation.
Keeping the scammers at bay
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2022
» Authorities and regulators are stepping up efforts to prevent financial fraud, especially online scams, with measures ranging from plugging legal loopholes to the use of advanced technology.
Making more than ends meet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.
Japan agrees B13bn loan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2022
» The Royal Gazette has published the Finance Ministry's announcement involving a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (13.2 billion baht) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to bolster the nation's Covid-19 emergency response.