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Who's pulling the economic strings?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2024
» The political soap opera in Thailand is expected to revive after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole, returning to his Ban Chan Song La residence in Bangkok, his de facto command base for years during his tenure as premier.
Govt hopes for visa-free accords with Schengen states, India
Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» The government is hoping for visa-free travel agreements with the Schengen-visa states of Europe and with India, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Digital handout scheme meeting deferred
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government deferred a key meeting on the digital wallet scheme set for Tuesday, deciding to wait for comment from the national anti-graft agency.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
Sugar price rise approved
Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 10% increase in the domestic price of sugar, raising the cost to consumers by about two baht per kilogramme.
Details still hazy on digital handout
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» Since the cabinet led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was sworn into office almost seven weeks ago, the administration has faced numerous incidents, testing the vows it made to the public on the campaign trail.
PM wants B400 minimum wage post-haste
Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told the parliament on Tuesday that his government will ask employers to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht as soon as possible, to help workers make ends meet.
All eyes on the new cabinet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» The new cabinet started work last week as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the members to be sworn in at Government House. Many new ministers did not wait for the policy announcement, scheduled for today, checking in at their new offices right away.