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DES Ministry wins budget hike for fiscal 2026
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has been allocated a budget for fiscal 2026 of 10.2 billion baht, an increase of 618 million from 9.6 billion for fiscal 2025.
People's Party targets politics in budget bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/05/2025
» Thailand's opposition People's Party (PP) is gearing up for the upcoming first reading of the budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, vowing to examine fund allocations across all ministries and show that allocations are for political gains.
Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Coping with a sluggish outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» As several countries seek trade negotiations with the US during the 90-day pause on tariffs, Thailand's slow progress has sparked concerns over potential economic repercussions.
US tariff hike prompts new trade strategy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/04/2025
» An adviser to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has emphasised that the government's approach to negotiations over US tariffs must be based on a "know your enemy, know yourself" strategy, which aims to carefully assess the situation and Thailand's strengths before engaging in talks.
Islamic teachers in South to get salary hike
Published on 01/04/2025
» The cabinet has approved an annual budget of 721 million baht to increase the salaries of religious teachers in Islamic schools in Thailand’s southernmost provinces as a part of a peace-building initiative.
New Canadian PM orders review of US jet deal
Published on 15/03/2025
» OTTAWA - Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered a review of the country’s agreement to buy F-35 fighter jets, a new front in the dispute between the two sides in response to tariffs and expansionist rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
Indonesian president takes local leaders to ‘boot camp’
Published on 22/02/2025
» President Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general who rose to power pledging to upend Indonesian politics, is taking hundreds of regional leaders on a week-long “boot camp” just as signs of dissent emerge against his populist government.
Florists bank on robust Valentine's Day sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/02/2025
» As Valentine's Day approaches, the flower business is anticipating blooming sales despite rising flower prices and a sluggish Thai economy.
WHO facing 'new realities' as US withdrawal looms
AFP, Published on 12/02/2025
» GENEVA - The World Health Organization on Tuesday wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United States -- by far its largest donor -- heading for the exit.