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Wheelchair quest spurs reform
Editorial, Published on 18/02/2024
» In a remarkable display of resolve, Monthon Phetsang manoeuvred his wheelchair through highway traffic for hundreds of kilometres to reclaim his rights as a disabled citizen. By doing so, the 48-year-old man has single-handedly exposed the bureaucratic hurdles endured by millions of disabled people in Thailand.
Varawut touts dual ID-disability cards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Tuesday said he plans to combine ID and disability cards to facilitate disabled people.
Ttb plans to offer debt solution platform in 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/12/2023
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) plans to implement a debt solution platform to strengthen customers' debt repayment ability, providing better access to funding sources.
PM to outline digital handout
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2023
» The government will announce details of its 10,000-baht digital money handout on Friday as critics continue to slam the scheme, saying it will do more harm than good to the economy.
Digital wallet handout to shrink, delay by 7-8 months
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout may face delays of seven to eight months and will only cover the poor, according to a deputy minister of finance.
NACC panel to study govt's giveaway plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has set up a committee to study the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme as the agency steps up its scrutiny of the ruling Pheu Thai Party's key policy.
Digital wallet rules ease debt fears
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2023
» The announcement of three disqualifiers for the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has eased concerns over the country's public and household debt, but could negatively affect economic growth and domestically-focused stocks, say analysts.
Digital wallet handout to shrink, delay by 7-8 months
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout may face delays of seven to eight months and a reduction in scope, as it will only cover the poor, according to a deputy minister of finance.
Calls for Maniq tribe to get their own patch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» A group of conservationists are calling for areas to be designated as conservation areas for the Maniq tribe, a group of hunter-gatherers commonly known as Sakai.
Pheu Thai confirms efforts to cut energy, electric train costs
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2023
» The Coalition-leading Pheu Thai Party says it will immediately cut diesel prices, reduce petrol prices for selected groups of users and work towards a 20-baht flat fare for electric trains.