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Free SIM cards for poor, disabled Thais
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has partnered with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) to provide 1.1 million SIM cards with internet packages free of charge as a New Year’s gift.
Allowing foreign pilots ‘has helped cut fares’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/12/2024
» Permission granted to foreign pilots to operate flights in Thailand is a temporary measure designed to address a surge in flight demand that local operators have been unable to meet, says the Ministry of Transport.
Handout recipients urged to avoid alcohol
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/09/2024
» Anti-drunk driving campaigners are urging recipients of the government’s 10,000-baht cash handout not to spend the money on alcohol, in order to prevent accidents.
10K payees told to avoid alcohol
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/09/2024
» A network of anti-drunk driving groups is urging recipients of the government's 10,000-baht cash handout not to spend the money on alcohol, to prevent accidents.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Substandard Chinese goods causing alarm in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/08/2024
» The influx of cheap and substandard goods from China via both online and physical platforms has become a critical issue in Thailand, with various parties expressing concerns about its impact on Thai businesses and consumer welfare.
Concerns about foreign property perks downplayed
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government has played down concerns raised over the possible negative impacts of its proposal to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums to 75% and extend land leasehold terms to 99 years.
Krabi dugongs died ‘in search of food’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/05/2024
» A marine biologist is attributing the recent deaths of four dugongs in Krabi to a seagrass degradation crisis that forced the animals to leave their protected habitats in search of food.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
Rights call for delivery bike riders
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Delivery platform operators who fail to declare their delivery riders are considered in violation of labour protection laws, says the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).