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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.
More wage hikes to be mulled: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» The government will push for further minimum wage increases for other areas and business types following rises in parts of 10 provinces that will take effect on April 13, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday.
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.
PM sets ambitious goals for tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/03/2024
» The government aims to attract more than 8.5 million travellers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, expected to bring in an estimated 664 billion baht this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
PM pushes South plans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2024
» The government has vowed to develop and promote the three southernmost provinces into tourist attractions for global travellers and to ramp up investments across the deep South.
Hotels in Khao Yai 'may be razed'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/02/2024
» Hotels and resorts found built on plots of land around Khao Yai National Park, which have been granted to landless farmers strictly for agricultural purposes, must be demolished and the land seized, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow said.
Expert calls for clarity in army, state agency assets
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/02/2024
» A security expert has proposed scrutinising military and state agency assets through regulated financial accounts and expenditure disclosure, for the sake of transparency.
Visa-free influx proves to be mixed blessing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2024
» Thailand is experiencing an influx of foreign visitors as the government's visa-free policy for tourists from countries including China has given the industry a much-needed boost.
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2024
» The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand's success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily The Telegraph.
New Year's traffic safety perils mount
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2023
» The People's Safety Foundation has called on the government to tighten safety measures to curb road accidents during the New Year holiday.