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Internet subsidy project awaits approval
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/11/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing to submit its "Net Khon La Khrueng" project -- which aims to expand internet access among low-income groups -- to the cabinet for approval.
State Railway of Thailand given B18-billion lifeline
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Transport proposal to allow the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to borrow 18 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal year to cover operating expenses amid continuing financial losses.
Co-payment scheme must be accessible by all, PM says
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Ministries of Finance and Interior has been urged to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised groups can access the Phase 2 of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
Cambodia artefact rumours ‘false’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/07/2025
» Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has dismissed reports that Thailand is preparing to imminently transfer 20 ancient artefacts to Cambodia.
Cuts to tourism subsidy programme upset hoteliers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai hotel operators are disappointed that eligibility for the domestic tourism co-payment promotion has been halved to 500,000 room nights, which they say is insufficient to provide a boost during the low season.
Thai PM Paetongtarn insists she acquired shares, land legitimately
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra insisted during the opposition’s censure debate against her at parliament that her reception of shares worth billions of baht from her family members and relatives did not involve any attempt to avoid tax, and her family had legally acquired the vast Alpine golf course and real estate land in Pathum Thani province.
'Real' digital wallets to debut in Q2
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday reaffirmed that the digital wallet scheme would continue according to the party's election manifesto promise.
TDRI wants govt to upskill workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation (TDRI) has urged the government to prioritise upskilling and reskilling Thai workers as a means of addressing economic inequality and the challenges posed by an ageing population.
Thailand, Laos set sights on stronger partnership
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thailand and Laos agreed on Thursday to enhance bilateral cooperation in various areas, including fortifying border security, tackling haze issues and adopting a mutual trade target of US$11 billion by 2027.