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Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Casino proposal due for cabinet review 'in weeks'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet will review a proposal to legalise casinos and allow them to be part of a new type of entertainment complex within two weeks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Govt upbeat on wallet handout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» The government will launch its flagship digital wallet handout scheme in the last quarter of the year, with the timeline of the scheme expected to become clearer after the digital wallet policy committee meets on April 10, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Anti-fake news hub under fire
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday slammed the Anti-Fake News Centre (AFNC) for its poor performance and called for the unit's funding to be cut.
Pheu Thai firms ties with CPP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has proposed setting up a joint committee with the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), mainly focusing on border trading development, Pheu Thai secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong said on Tuesday.
Activist wants funding probe into renovations at Govt House
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana said on Wednesday he would petition the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) to look into the expenditure of 138 million baht for renovation and procurement at Government House.
Committee backs navy's frigate plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2024
» PATHUM THANI: The House of Representatives committee on the armed forces has thrown its support behind the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to procure a new frigate, saying the new ship, which will be assembled locally, will lead to more jobs for local workers.
Land bridge petition seeks House's help
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2024
» Conservation groups in Chumphon and Ranong have submitted a letter to four House committees calling for a probe into the government's Land Bridge project due to what they consider the high risk of it enabling corruption.
Khao Yai land dispute stuck on ‘buffer zone’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/02/2024
» The head of the National Park Office insists that a disputed 3,000-rai area on the fringes of Khao Yai National Park has protected status and that its classification as a “buffer zone” is misunderstood.
Second committee to vet digital wallet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/02/2024
» The government has defended its decision to have a new sub-committee vet the digital wallet scheme, saying that it is treading carefully with the plan following Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP comments that the delay might disrupt the economy.