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Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
Anutin firmly opposed to recriminalising cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stands firm on his party's cannabis policy, committing himself on Tuesday to putting the brakes on the push to return it to the narcotics list when the issue comes before Narcotics Control Board (NCB).
Senate poll faces accusations of vote rigging
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2024
» Election manipulation was at play in the race to favour some candidates, a winning candidate in the Senate election has claimed.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down the gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant and vowed to stay put until a law to control its use was enacted.
Senate race attracts 31,000+ sign-ups
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2024
» Over 31,000 people have asked for Senate application packs across the country ahead of the Election Commission (EC) today beginning to vet prospective candidates.
Govt B400 wage hike upsets committee
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/05/2024
» A member of the tripartite wage committee on Wednesday slammed the government for announcing a plan to hike the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide in October, saying the matter has yet to be considered.
Government seeks legal counsel on loan for digital wallet handout
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2024
» The government will ask the Council of State to verify the legality of its plan to borrow 172.3 billion baht from the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperative to partially finance its 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme.
France said to back Thai visa-free push
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Thailand has gained support from France for its ambitious plan to seek a visa-free agreement with European countries in the Schengen area, while intending to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Govt to mull referendum details for charter change
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/02/2024
» The cabinet will deliberate next month over what is needed for a referendum to amend the constitution, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
MFP blasts 2024's budget bill for shirking equality
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2024
» The country's critical issues of inequality in education, public health and city development have not been addressed in the 2024 budget bill, according to Move Forward Party (MFP) spokeswoman Pukkamon Nunarnan.