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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 mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).
97,000 households get B877m in aid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2025
» About 877 million baht has been transferred to more than 97,000 flood-hit households as Hat Yai, the area hardest hit by the latest floods, was expected to have full water and electricity services restored by Wednesday.
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.
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.
Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Caution urged amid major power tensions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/08/2025
» Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, experts are urging Thailand to navigate the geopolitical landscape cautiously, preserving national interests rather than following Washington's lead.
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.