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Most want B10,000 digital wallet scheme implemented but fear consequences: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 15/10/2023
» A huge majority of people want the Pheu Thai-led government to go ahead with the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme as planned although some of them worry it could turn out to be damaging, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Pheu Thai to revive ‘digital wallet’
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party intends to reintroduce its 10,000-baht digital wallet programme once the government it is forming takes office, says deputy secretary-general Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Baht surges to its strongest level in 10 months
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2023
» The bath strengthened to 33.06 per United States dollar on Friday morning, the highest level in 10 months, according to Kasikorn Research Center (KRC).
Inflation slowing as supply increases
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2022
» Inflation slowed for three consecutive months, easing from 5.9% in October to 5.5% in November, on prices of fresh food and ingredients as supply increased, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Taxi fares to rise in Greater Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2022
» The Transport Ministry and taxi drivers have agreed on new fare rates for Bangkok and its vicinity that will see passengers paying about 7% more for a ride.
Labour minister pushing for wage rise in October
Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Tuesday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, and denied bringing the pay rise forward was politically motivated.
1,902 new Covid patients, 32 deaths as severe cases rise
Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2022
» The country registered 1,902 new Covid-19 cases under treatment and 32 more fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning, with a gradual increase in severe cases over the past two weeks.
Commerce Ministry trying to keep prices from rising
Online Reporters, Published on 01/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry is trying to maintain consumer product prices for as long as possible but has admitted to production cost hikes.
SET warns against plan to reintroduce tax on share sales
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand has warned that the Ministry of Finance’s plan to reintroduce a 0.1% tax on share sales may significantly affect the bourse’s liquidity and slow economic recovery.
Govt, labour leaders deadlocked over minimum wage amid May Day march
Online Reporters, Published on 01/05/2022
» Labour unions and the government remain locked in negotiations over the new minimum wage as workers parade on Labour Day to press their demand for a higher flat rate across the country.