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Families of all dead to get same payout
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2025
» Relatives of individuals killed by the floods in the South will also receive two million baht in compensation from the government, matching the amount extended to flood victims in Songkhla under the emergency decree issued by the government to address the disaster.
Government denies flood response delays
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2025
» The government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2025
» The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
Thailand's 30-baht healthcare plan in final roll out
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» The fourth and final phase of the so-called "treatment anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Further heavy rain to cap end of year
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/12/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has instructed authorities to prepare for heavy rainfall expected in southern Thailand on Friday and Saturday.
Floods yet to recede in five provinces
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Floodwaters have begun to recede in some areas in the South, but inundation was still reported in five provinces in the flood-hit region yesterday, Sasikarn Wattanachan, deputy spokeswoman of the Prime Minister's Office, said.
Cabinet okays B5bn budget for 16 more provinces
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» The cabinet yesterday approved a budget of five billion baht to assist households affected by flooding in 16 additional provinces, with similar payouts made to those previously impacted by floods.
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
Two beach projects buoy King's birthday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/07/2024
» The government on Tuesday launched two coastal projects -- the 72 Thai Beaches Conservation and the Phuket Maritime Conservation Sandbox -- to commemorate His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday anniversary while maintaining maritime biodiversity and enhancing the country's tourist attractions.
Gender equality promotion to elevate kingdom's economy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/06/2024
» The government is ready to promote gender equality as it expects Pride Month activities to help boost the economy.