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Minister admits handout needs adjustment
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has conceded that the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme needs some adjustment, including giving cash instead of digital money to some recipients.
Digital handout still a must: Phumtham
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2024
» The new-look coalition government will begin working towards implementing its policies, including the digital money handout scheme, in a fortnight, said caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday.
PP transport bill falls short in House vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2024
» The House of Representatives rejected a transport bill proposed by the People's Party (PP) that would allow local administrators to operate transport services independently and approve operations by other transport services.
Fight must go on, despite obstacles
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/08/2024
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he was appointed to lead the newly-formed People's Party (PP).
Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
Defence ministry urged to punish army abusers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Ministry of Defence has been urged to pursue criminal charges against army officers caught using abusive and humiliating punishments.
New Senate can be 'a beacon of hope'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/07/2024
» The new Senate promises to be a beacon of hope and bring change to Thai politics, believes Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit.
Senators 'duty-bound' to discuss budget
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/07/2024
» Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said the outgoing Senate must perform its duties until the Election Commission endorses the 200 new senators.
Pressure mounts to certify Senate poll results
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/07/2024
» Political pundits and Senate election winners are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to officially endorse the 200 election winners in order to prevent the existing appointed Senate from remaining in place.
Student poverty ‘falling on deaf ears’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» The government is paying insufficient attention to the dire need for extra funds to save millions of students from leaving the education system because they have run out of money, says an opposition MP.