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Anutin plans to present new measures to boost economy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/04/2026
» The government is preparing urgent economic and policy measures ahead of its parliamentary statement, aiming to boost growth, ease living costs and steer Thailand out of the middle income trap.
'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.
Welfare fund under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.
Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
Trio suspected of proxy voting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Three former MPs were found at fault for proxy voting during the reading of an executive loan decree in September 2013, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
2025 fiscal budget bill set to pass
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/09/2024
» The budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year is expected to sail through its second and third readings, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.
Parnpree urges economic rejig
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/07/2024
» Former deputy prime minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has suggested the government restructure the economy and learn from its competitors to keep Thailand moving forward during the current slowdown.
Senators size up targets
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The overlapping claims area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by Thailand and Cambodia, the government's digital-wallet project and the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be among topics for a general debate by the Senate on Monday.