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The thorny issue of digital wallet funding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
Local govts in Japan supporting elderly by promoting cashless payment systems
Published on 24/03/2024
» FUKUOKA: In a country notorious for its reliance on cash, municipalities across Japan have been staging electronic payment uptake drives to stimulate digitalised consumption by granting shopping points for transactions using QR codes.
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.
Federation urges more stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2024
» New stimulus programmes are badly needed during the first half of this year and should help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), many of which have yet to benefit from state spending schemes, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
New investor relations panel to boost eastern corridor
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/12/2023
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee, the Board of Investment (BoI) and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) have agreed to establish a joint panel to serve as an investor relations body, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Monday.
New! Stem cells hair transplant: No sexual dysfuntion & medication-free
Published on 04/12/2023
» 2023 GLOBAL HEALTH ASIA PACIFIC AWARD WINNING TECHNIQUE FOR GENETIC HAIR LOSS AND THINNING HAIR
Government plots duty-free paradise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2023
» The government has initiated a study aimed at transforming Thailand into a duty-free paradise, a crucial step in positioning the country as a prime tourism and shopping hub.
PM personally welcomes visa-free tourists at airport
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally welcomed Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, the first day of the government's visa-free promotion for visitors from China and Kazakhstan.
Cabinet approves economic stimuli, including visa-free scheme
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» The new cabinet at its first official meeting on Wednesday approved several measures intended to boost the economy - lower electricity and diesel prices, a visa-free scheme for two countries, a farm debt moratorium and fortnightly salaries for government officials.
PM promises economic cure for 'sick' Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» Thailand is a "sick" nation and the new government will immediately begin introducing economic cures, including the digital money handout and reduced energy prices, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in his policy statement to the parliament on Monday morning.