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PM2.5 haze surges nationwide, govt pushes tighter controls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/01/2026
» PM2.5 fine dust pollution has surged this week nationwide, prompting the government to call for stricter controls and work-from-home arrangements.
The aggressor vs the victim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2025
» With the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.
Government vows action over price hikes
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Government set to defend 2026 budget bill
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/05/2025
» The government is ready to defend the 2026 fiscal year budget bill and explain its spending plan during the first reading scheduled for tomorrow until Saturday, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday.
US tariff hike prompts new trade strategy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/04/2025
» An adviser to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has emphasised that the government's approach to negotiations over US tariffs must be based on a "know your enemy, know yourself" strategy, which aims to carefully assess the situation and Thailand's strengths before engaging in talks.
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.
More wage hikes to be mulled: PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» The government will push for further minimum wage increases for other areas and business types following rises in parts of 10 provinces that will take effect on April 13, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday.
FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.