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Volunteers push for central rescue app
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/09/2024
» Rescue volunteers from 12 organisations have proposed the government develop an app that would serve as a central digital command centre for rescue workers to ensure prompt assistance to disaster victims.
Only ‘poor Thais’ can be street vendors, says City Hall
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2024
» New City Hall rules say that only “poor Thais” will be allowed to be street vendors in Bangkok and they will be barred from employing migrants, among many other requirements.
Opposition warns of ‘shady’ side to casinos
Published on 18/09/2024
» The opposition People’s Party has warned the government about its casino project following specific revisions to the plan that it believes could trigger shady business dealings.
Chubb Life Thailand Launches 678 Step Savings Plan
Published on 17/09/2024
» Chubb Life Assurance Public Company Limited (“Chubb Life Thailand”) announced the launch of 678 Step Savings on 17 September 2024, a new savings product with life insurance designed to help customers achieve their financial planning goals.
Tweaking the casino plan
News, Published on 17/09/2024
» Members of the tourism sector welcome the government's policy on integrated entertainment complex development in the hope it will stimulate the economy, suggesting that some laws and regulations be amended to support the cause.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling B16tn household debt
Published on 08/09/2024
» Thailand’s new government plans to expedite a sweeping debt restructuring to tackle an estimated $474 billion of household liability, offer financial assistance to small businesses and accelerate fiscal stimulus to lift growth.
Thaksin's vision to reshape Thailand
Published on 23/08/2024
» After 17 years away from Thailand, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has returned with ideas to develop and address the country’s issues.
PTTEP Reports Strong H1 Performance and Dividend Payout
Published on 06/08/2024
» PTTEP announced its operational performance and key achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting its strategic investment expansion in the Middle East to increase the company’s petroleum proved reserves. The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend payment of THB 4.50 per share, while the company contributed over THB 30,170 million in royalties and tax to support national development.
B10,000 handout registrations overload system
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Thai government’s flagship 10,000-baht handout stimulus suffered an early setback on Thursday when millions rushed to sign up on the opening day and overloaded the registration system.