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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.
Govt military budget slammed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/01/2024
» The opposition parties on Thursday took aim at budget allocations for the nation's military, saying they ran counter to Pheu Thai Party's policy statements on downsizing and reforming the armed forces.
PM rallies govt allies to back budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the government coalition parties to prepare for the upcoming House debate on the Budget Bill for the 2024 fiscal year.
FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.
More sub-panels formed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/10/2023
» The government committee studying the proposal for a constitutional amendment has created two sub-panels tasked to gauge the public's opinion on the matter and draw up a guideline for a referendum, respectively.