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Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
Cabinet approves EV bus leasing for Bangkok
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/06/2025
» The cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme for Bangkok, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion baht.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
PM urges patience as prices soar
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the public for patience amid high living costs, including rising fuel prices, saying the government is doing its best to improve the situation.
Minister suspects human error in fatal bridge collapse
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/08/2022
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob suspects human error caused the fatal bridge collapse in Samut Sakhon on Sunday night.
Prayut unfazed by poll
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday shrugged off poll results that suggested his popularity was waning and insisted the government has fared well in running the country.
PM urges patience on energy woes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/02/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appealed for understanding yesterday over the government's attempts to curb high oil prices through various measures, including revising the structure of oil taxes and requiring more than 3 billion baht in oil price subsidies per month.
Govt moving to rein in rising veggie prices - spokesman
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/11/2021
» Prices of some vegetables have gone up sharply, but steps are being taken to solve the root causes and prices should return to normal soon, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Monday.
Households told no rise in power prices
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/10/2021
» Electricity bills will not rise despite a hike in oil prices as the government has capped the fuel tariff (Ft) rate, said Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.