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Water office warns drought is spreading
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» More than half of the country outside of irrigation zones is close to a drought crisis, according to the Royal Irrigation Department.
Prayut reassures US investors
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 01/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured US investors that the government's financial measures will help spur Thailand's economic growth, benefiting economic integration both in the region and globally.
PM blames past policies for drought
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/01/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has blamed past policies that heavily promoted cash crops as a root cause of floods and drought.
State officials face tough new scrutiny
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/12/2015
» Government and state enterprise officials will face tough new performance appraisals after a surge in complaints about poor service.
Locals wary of rural aid scheme
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/11/2015
» As the government vaunts its "tambon fund" scheme to boost the local economy, residents in the Northeast say they back the idea but worry about how well it will tackle the ailing economy in rural areas.
Prayut vows unity as Apec meet looms
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will soon affirm the commitment of the Thai government to join 20 other Asia-Pacific nations in building a unified economy, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak said yesterday.
NACC inks anti-graft pact with 11 bodies
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/11/2015
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with 11 organisations, mostly leading universities, to act together in the fight against corruption.
Superboard raps 'weak' Thai education
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 31/10/2015
» The quality of Thailand's education system is "not satisfactory" and needs improvement at all levels, the "superboard" for education has admitted.
Prayut warns against panel seat lobbying
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 15/09/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned anyone hoping to gain a seat on new panels for reform and charter drafting against lobbying for the roles.
PM orders budget probe of Thai PBS
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an audit into the budget spending of public TV station Thai PBS and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).