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Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Srettha targets 5% GDP growth
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2023
» The government is targeting annual GDP growth of at least 5% as it plans to roll out measures to ease people's plight, including a moratorium on farmers' debt and lower fuel and electricity prices, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
New govt's agenda outlined in draft paper
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2023
» A draft policy statement has been handed out to parliamentarians highlighting the Srettha government's priorities, including the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, addressing debt problems, cutting energy costs and revising the charter.
Coalition govt sworn in
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2023
» The new government cannot afford a honeymoon period as it plans to give away 10,000 baht in digital money to every Thai aged 16 and older by Feb 1 next year, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Economic stimuli to top govt agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» The new government will prioritise implementing policies to stimulate the economy and help cut living costs, including capping electric rail service fares at 20 baht, as soon as it is sworn in, new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Pheu Thai leader resigns over military links in new coalition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» Dr Cholnan Srikaew has kept his word and resigned as the leader of the Pheu Thai Party because of its decision to form a government with military-linked parties.
PT's wallet plan to start before April
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party said on Thursday the 10,000-baht digital wallet policy would be implemented before April next year and warned people not to fall victim to scammers luring them to click malicious links to access the handout.
Srettha wins PM vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/08/2023
» Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin won yesterday's vote to become Thailand's 30th prime minister, after bids to form a coalition government and select the nation's new leader had dragged on for over three months following the general election.
Leave senior officials be, govt warned
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/08/2023
» The caretaker government should maintain tradition and strictly comply with the constitution by not transferring top officials, particularly permanent secretaries, while a new government is in the process of taking charge of the country's administration, Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday.
Most MFP backers ‘oppose voting for Pheu Thai PM pick’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/08/2023
» The majority of Move Forward Party (MFP) supporters do not approve of the party voting for the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, according to some senior Move Forward members.