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Next budget framework set at B3.78tn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has set the budget framework for the 2027 fiscal year at 3.78 trillion baht, said Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul.
Greater Bangkok 'faces higher risk of floods'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» Bangkok, along with some parts of Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi provinces, face higher risk of floods over the next several days as authorities increased the water discharge rate of the Chao Phraya Barrage in Chai Nat in the wake of recent rainfall, warned the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Two key bridge projects prioritised in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has been directed to accelerate the disbursement of its 53-billion-baht budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with priority given to two major bridge projects in the southern region aimed at reducing travel time, improving safety, and boosting the regional economy.
No changes to high-speed rail linking three airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has rejected the idea of amending the government contract for a high-speed rail linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports, stressing the original terms must be honoured.
Choppy waters for new BoT boss
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, the former president of Government Savings Bank (GSB), assumes the helm at the Bank of Thailand on Oct 1, with the change coming at a precarious time as the nation faces a complex mix of internal and external challenges.
Political hiatus looms over economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to take 1-3 months to hand down the final verdict on the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after the court suspended her from the post over a leaked recording of a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
Funding for drought 'paused, not scrapped'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong has acknowledged the Budget Bureau's notice halting disbursement of 51 billion baht for drought relief.
Provincial authorities ordered to withdraw funding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Budget Bureau has reportedly instructed the chairs of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs) to withdraw funding requests for a drought management scheme worth over 51.5 billion baht, amid allegations of political interference in budget allocations.
Transport plans now on fast track
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered that key transport infrastructure projects be sped up, particularly the second phase of the Bangkok–Nong Khai high-speed rail line.
Banking services remain uninterrupted despite earthquake
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2025
» Business executives and capital market regulators resumed their normal operations shortly after the earthquake that hit Bangkok and most parts of Thailand on Friday, pointing out that measures are in place to handle the aftermath.