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PM tells Amlo to target assets of 'big fish' drug syndicates
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to give priority to seizing the assets of so-called "big fish" drug networks in a bid to cut the lifeline of the narcotics trade.
Drones swooping in save farmers: govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Friday that the government had launched a new project in which each tambon will be provided with one drone for use in farming.
Srettha won't parachute adviser into BoT
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has insisted his chief adviser and former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong is not eligible to vie for the top seat on the board of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to replace the incumbent whose term expires in September 2025.
Cabinet approves one-pill rule for meth users
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle a law stipulating that anyone found in possession of more than one methamphetamine tablet will be regarded as an offender and will not have the option of being sent to rehabilitation, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Srettha looks to boost state coffers, optimistic about Q4
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/06/2024
» The government is considering ways to boost state revenue as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is confident the economy will improve in the fourth quarter.
PM pedals fresh air of Kung Bang Kachao as city money-spinner
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Kung Bang Kachao in Samut Prakan as an ecotourism destination to attract high-end tourists, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM denies seeking to curb power of BoT chief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied seeking to amend a law to curb the power of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor following a dispute over the central bank's stance on interest rates.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
PM defends B138m renovation budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday defended the 138-million-baht budget earmarked for improvement work around Government House, saying the money would be spent on renovating several facilities, not just the lawn.
Agencies ordered to cut waste
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2024
» The government has instructed state agencies to cut unnecessary expenses so funds can be diverted for crucial investments to drive economic growth.