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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.
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.
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.
China ‘open’ to boosting trade with Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/05/2025
» China is welcoming more high-quality products from Thailand and other neighbouring countries into its vast market amid global uncertainty, according to Ambassador Han Zhiqiang.
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.
Bank of Thailand 'should lower rates'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging the (BoT) to lower interest rates, saying a reduction will help ease the public's financial burden.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
China backs Thai success in Brics role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/10/2024
» China's Ambassador to Thailand has insisted China will support Thailand's economy, including Thailand's hope to join membership of Brics, a league of countries that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Suriya justifies revisions to high-speed rail project contract
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/10/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has defended the government's revisions to the contract for the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, saying these changes are essential for the project's advancement and to ensure fairness for both the government and the concessionaire.
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.