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Pheu Thai shelves digital cash plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2023
» Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme will be shelved for the time being to make way for the social welfare policies of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to the party's secretary-general, Paopoom Rojanasakul.
MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.
Bill to allow small distilleries passes first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/06/2022
» The House passed the first reading of a bill that will allow small-scale distillers, by 178 votes to 137, on Wednesday night.
Cabinet to review bill on small distilleries
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2022
» MPs on Wednesday voted to let the cabinet examine a bill seeking to liberalise liquor production and allow small-scale producers to enter the market.
PTT 'can't subsidise diesel'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/11/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has rejected calls to divert profits from national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc to subsidise diesel prices.
Special panel to study worth of CPTPP deal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/06/2020
» The House of Representatives has unanimously agreed to form a special committee of 49 members to study the costs and benefits of the controversial Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Govt 'must heed advice' before giving concessions
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2019
» The government should heed lawmakers' suggestions before deciding whether to grant Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) the right to operate three expressways for 30 more years, says Rawee Maschamadol, an MP from the New Palangdharma Party.
Petroleum bills pass amid opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2016
» The government-sponsored petroleum bill and petroleum income tax bill sailed through their first reading on Friday in the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) amid strong opposition from energy reform activists.
20% corporate income tax made permanent
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2016
» Lawmakers have unanimously voted to permanently keep corporate income tax at 20% of net profits following temporary cuts to that level over past few years.
Release stock to keep prices up, Uthai says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2015
» The president of the Natural Rubber Council of Thailand has urged the government to speed up the release of 400,000 tonnes of the state rubber stockpile ahead of the upcoming output.