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Final batch of rice auctioned for B244m
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government has wrapped up its auctioning-off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme and has sold it to the two highest bidders for about 244 million baht, a source at the Commerce Ministry said.
Winning rice bidder disqualified, 3 firms left
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2024
» The government will soon wrap up its sale by auction of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Handout cash not on agenda yet, says PM
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet's weekly meeting on Tuesday did not touch on a new source of money to finance the digital wallet scheme which may involve tapping into next fiscal year's budget.
Govt panel won't wait on NACC
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The government on Tuesday shrugged off any potential National Anti-Corruption Commission warnings and recommendations about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, insisting its digital wallet policy committee will start work next week.
NEPC 'wants 3.99 baht cap for average-use consumers'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) wants to cap the power tariff at the present rate of 3.99 baht per unit for households that use no more than 300 units a month, according to a source close to an NEPC meeting.
Govt mulls salary bump
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2023
» The government is looking at increasing the salaries of civil servants as a study for a suitable rate is expected to be completed by this month.
Pheu Thai power bid gains pace
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2023
» The private sector has expressed support for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government, saying its economic policies will help turn the economy around.
Peta monkey claims still hurt sellers
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» A group of Thai coconut milk producers has urged the government to act fast and hire a lobbyist to move against Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after the animal rights group made fresh accusations concerning domestic farmers' treatment of monkeys.
Companies to justify CP-Tesco merger in parliament
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2020
» The impending Charoen Pokphand Group's Tesco buyout will be explained by the companies to the House Committee on Commerce and Intellectual Property on Wednesday.
'Economic forest' bid to cut PM2.5
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2020
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce recommends the government reduce income and land taxes for private sector enterprises which turn their empty land into green areas to help relieve the impact of toxic PM2.5 dust.