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Government plans to borrow 500 billion baht
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/04/2026
» The government is preparing to issue an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht and raise the public debt ceiling, which would allow it to stabilise the country's fiscal position.
PM defends Thaksin’s debt proposal
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday defended an idea floated by her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to address the household debt problem by allowing private companies to buy and manage debt from the banking system.
Cabinet line-up set for approval
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/09/2024
» The line-up of the new cabinet has been finalised and will be submitted for royal endorsement this week, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday.
PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
PM warns of recession risk, seeks new ideas
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/05/2024
» The economy is not safe from the risk of a recession amid slow GDP growth, high household debt and burgeoning bad loans, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.
Legal advice sought on B500bn loan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» The government will send a letter asking for legal advice from the Council of State about the digital wallet loan bill within this week.
PM vague on 10K recipients
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government will set the criteria regarding who is eligible for the 10,000-baht digital money handout, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Govt set to digitise graft fight
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2023
» The government has vowed to introduce e-payments in the state sector as a key measure to combat corruption, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday.
Prayut predicts tourism will be 50% restored by next year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thailand can expect to welcome 20 million tourists next year, or about half the pre-pandemic level, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.
B500bn loan 'breaks no law'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2021
» The executive decree on the 500 billion baht to combat the public health crisis was approved in compliance with the law and is likely to be put up for parliamentary endorsement after the budget bill debate next week, according to the government.