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4 EEC projects worth B470bn get nod
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/10/2018
» CHIANG RAI: The cabinet has endorsed four infrastructure investment projects worth a combined 470 billion baht under the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
UN report puts regime on defensive
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 15/09/2018
» The government has no policy of targeting or suppressing human rights defenders, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Captain Tait strikes blow for women in uniform
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 31/07/2018
» The Tham Luang cave rescue mission not only brought attention to 12 boys and their football coach, but also shone a spotlight on Captain Jessica Tait, a US Air Force officer who became a public sweetheart when she appeared as the spokesperson for the 353rd Special Operations Group sent to participate in the rescue operation in Chiang Rai.
Child welfare payments receive a boost
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/05/2018
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Labour proposal to increase monthly child support grants from 400 baht to 600 baht per child for those insured under the Social Security Office (SSO), says government spokesperson Sansern Kaewkamnerd.
PM to ratify agreements in Singapore
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 07/04/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to join other Asean leaders in endorsing three important documents, including a vision for a resilient and innovative region, during the Asean Summit to be held in Singapore from April 25-28.
Certificates eyed for foreign boats
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/04/2018
» The government will begin issuing certificates to foreign vessels unloading their fishery products on Thai shores as it steps up efforts to tackle illegal unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).
Subregion summit kicks off in Hanoi
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/03/2018
» A railway improvement project connecting Denchai, Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong worth more than 30 billion baht will be among 226 projects to be endorsed at the 6th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit being held today until Saturday in Hanoi, Vietnam, assistant government spokesperson Col Atisith Chainuvati said on Wednesday.
Bill grants leaseholders more rights
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/01/2018
» The cabinet approved a new bill Tuesday granting more rights to leaseholders who own land title deeds or condominiums.