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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.
Rivals scorn Pheu Thai's 10k giveaway
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet policy is nothing new, but just a cash handout scheme, said former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala.
Pheu Thai talks up its B10k cash giveaway
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party insisted yesterday its policy to give away 10,000 baht to everyone aged 16 and older can be implemented as soon as Jan 1 next year to replace the current state welfare card if it becomes the new government.
Pheu Thai leads with digital wallet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has touted a number of campaign policies involving cash handouts to woo voters ahead of the general election, including a "digital wallet" and financial aid for families that earn a monthly income of 20,000 baht or less.
Pheu Thai rolls out poll billboard ahead of New Year
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2022
» The Pheu Thai Party is putting up pre-election campaign billboards before the New Year to promote its policies which include a controversial offer of a 600-baht daily minimum wage.
PM's poll promise 'designed to ease pressure'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/03/2018
» The government is expected to roll out more populist policies in the coming months, such as its recently launched Niyom Yangyeun scheme, to pave the way for a potential return to power after an election in February, political scientists say.
PM says he may need to stay at helm
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he may need to remain in power as long as the country is not at peace.
CDC weighs vetting party platforms
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) is considering introducing a charter clause that requires political parties to present their election campaign platforms for examination to ensure they are fiscally responsible and transparent.
German-style vote wins backing
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2014
» Constitution drafters have approved a proposal for Thailand to adopt its own version of the German electoral system.
CDC accepts German method
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2014
» Constitution drafters have approved in principle a proposal of a reform panel that the German electoral system be used in Thailand's elections.