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Regime to cut utility bills for poor
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/11/2016
» The government plans to roll out electricity and water subsidies for low income families to mark the coming New Year, according to Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Getting economy going
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2016
» After Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha led the the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to seize control of the country on May 22, 2014, the coup's theme song was released shortly after, stating his promises to "return happiness" to Thai people through economic, social and politics reform schemes.
Making megabucks from trips to Mecca
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/05/2016
» Like all Muslims, Lukman Baik has been looking forward to the once-in-a-lifetime hajj pilgrimage. Despite being a mandatory religious duty provided one is physically and financially capable, Mr Lukman has been trying hard to save money for the trip. For the 35-year-old rubber farmer, doing so has been difficult, especially at a time when Thailand is struggling with falling rubber prices.
Parents abandon girl, 4, at home alone for 3 days
News, Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 17/03/2016
» PATHUM THANI: A four-year-old girl left alone and uncared for in her parents' townhouse has been rescued after being left without food and water for three days.
Girl aged 4 left alone in house with no food for 3 days
Published on 16/03/2016
» PATHUM THANI - A four-year-old girl left alone and uncared for in her parents townhouse has been rescued after being without food and water for three days.
Ageing China, Europe search for more children
New York Times, Published on 11/11/2015
» China's decision to allow more families to have a second child is an effort to confront a problem that is facing much of Europe, too - ageing populations and not enough babies. But reversing a demographic slide involves a complicated set of incentives that have more to do with social mores than with government policies, experts say.
Activists to rally against evictions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/09/2015
» About 2,000 members of a slum network will rally at Government House on Oct 5 to push for the setting up of a panel to settle the problem of evictions in urban communities.
Farmers search for a way out of deep debt
Spectrum, Published on 30/08/2015
» It was the third time this month that Suphan Buri rice farmer Boonchu Maneewong, 59, travelled to Bangkok to plead with government officials for help with crippling debt.
Govt sets up Elderly Affairs Dept
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2015
» With Thailand quickly greying, the Social Development and Human Security Ministry has established an Elderly Affairs Department to run welfare programmes for senior citizens.
Dad who beat son 'on drugs'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2015
» Police who arrested a man seen in a video brutally beating his five-year-old son while teaching him maths homework in Songkhla believe the suspect was under the influence of narcotics.