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Somkid calls for an end to PPRP discord
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/06/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak yesterday called for an end to infighting after he was asked about reports of a power struggle within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the leader of the governing coalition.
Uttama gets thumbs up from Somkid
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/04/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak on Monday defended the performance of Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana following news reports he is under pressure to step down as the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) chief to make way for leadership changes ahead of a cabinet reshuffle.
Cabinet approves budget bill
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/10/2019
» The cabinet yesterday approved the budget bill for the 2020 fiscal year and the formation of a 63-member special committee to vet it, said government deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek.
Firms fret about policy continuity
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 23/05/2019
» The private sector has called for the next government to carry on with development projects as stated in the 20-year national strategy plan (2018-38).
Somkid says key projects on course
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/02/2019
» Osaka: Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak reaffirmed Thursday to 500 Japanese investors that the development projects initiated by this government will continue, saying it's unlikely that any political parties would be foolish enough to discontinue projects which are vital to the country's future economic growth.
Election date won't affect state projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2019
» The government's flagship development initiatives, notably the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), are unlikely to be affected by the general election date, now set at March 24.
PPRP 'made a mistake' on farmers' land
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted Monday the <i>Sor Por Kor</i> land granted to poor farmers for agricultural land reform purposes cannot be upgraded to title deeds that would allow for the land to be sold or commercialised.
B6.5bn in aid to prop up cane farmers
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/10/2018
» The cabinet on Wednesday approved 6.5 billion baht worth of financial aid to sugar-cane farmers for the 2018-19 crop to help alleviate their plight, as local sugar prices have dropped sharply after the country's 30-year quota subsidies system and domestic price controls ended last year.
Cabinet mulls B59bn of megaprojects
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/07/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged a raft of proposed infrastructure development projects worth 59 billion baht for the lower Northeast as the government concluded its two-day cabinet trip to Ubon Ratchathani and Amnat Charoen provinces in the region.
PM takes huge funds vow to Buri Ram
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/05/2018
» All eyes are on the mobile cabinet meeting starting Monday in Buri Ram, with the government set to announce an injection of more than 20 billion baht into the province and nearby areas amid scepticism that the move is politically motivated.