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New panel to oversee 'old' rice auction
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» A panel has been formed to oversee the auctioning off of 15,000 tonnes of rice left over from the controversial rice-pledging scheme launched during former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
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 flashes cash in North
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 300-million-baht funding splash on 13 projects to be implemented in Phayao, Chiang Rai, Phrae and Nan to facilitate these northern provinces' tourism development.
Phayao airport plans unfold
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2024
» The government is planning to construct a new airport in Phayao, costing around two billion baht, as part of a wider plan to turn the northern province into a main tourist destination.
PM readying 'NY gifts' to boost spending
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday confirmed which "New Year gifts", including shopping and tourism stimulus schemes, would be submitted to the cabinet after he returns from an official trip to Europe in Brussels next week.
Govt set to roll out 'gifts' for New Year
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2022
» The government is planning to roll out a number of relief measures as "New Year gift"s at the end of the year, which will include tax reductions, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow on Tuesday.
Govt tackles copyright qualms as part of charm offensive
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2022
» The amendment to the copyright law on Tuesday is aimed at boosting the country’s digital content industry, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Suchart aims at wage hikes from October
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said yesterday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, but denied that trying to bring the pay rise forward was politically motivated.
Fresh start seeds new trade deals
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2022
» The government is planning to import fertilisers from Saudi Arabia to ensure an adequate supply during the peak planting season, amid shortages in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Thailand inks pre-Brexit export quota deal with EU
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2021
» Thailand and the European Union (EU) have signed a new tariff rate quota deal, under which a predetermined number of the kingdom's goods can be exported to the bloc at pre-Brexit tax rates.