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Design centres in 10 provinces to spread soft power
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2024
» The Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) will be expanded in 10 provinces in a bid to elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage, according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development.
Pheu Thai MP asks US envoy to help free hostages
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» Noppadon Pattama, a Pheu Thai list-MP and chairman of the House panel on foreign affairs, said he has asked the United States to help secure the release of the six remaining Thai nationals held hostage as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.
Blast spurs call for Factory Act changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is looking to amend laws on setting up fireworks factories following the deadly explosion at one such factory in Suphan Buri, according to a ministry official.
Digital wallet scheme 'coming in May'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government insisted on Wednesday that its promised digital wallet scheme will be rolled out in May, adding that opinions from the Council of State about its plan to borrow 500 billion baht to finance the scheme would be used to ensure it is rolled out flawlessly.
B28m okayed for cable car project in Loei
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» A budget of 28 million baht was approved by the cabinet at its recent mobile meeting to fund the design of a controversial cable car project running up Phu Kradueng national park in Loei, said an MP representing the province.
EC asked to investigate digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2023
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether it erred in giving the Pheu Thai Party the go-ahead to campaign for its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout.
Cabinet approves Buddhist Scripture funds
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2023
» The cabinet has approved 346 million baht from the central budget to pay Buddhist Scripture educators this year, PM's Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad said.
Anutin talks up need for law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/11/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday stressed the need for a specific law to control the use of cannabis following its decriminalisation, amid growing calls from several quarters to have the plant re-listed as a narcotic.
Govt defends foreign land ownership proposal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2022
» Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda on Thursday defended the ministry's foreign land ownership proposal, saying the move would attract investment and stimulate the economy.