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Pheu Thai pledges major overhaul of SSF
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to implement comprehensive reform of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within three months if it returns to office after the election.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Democrats, Pheu Thai unveil rival visions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Democrat Party on Monday unveiled its policy vision, titled "How to Make Thailand Free from Poverty – Through Capable People", calling for clean governance, stronger economic growth and a state that supports, rather than hinders, national development.
Commerce minister skirts queries on potential PM bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has sidestepped questions about whether she is being considered as a prime ministerial candidate for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), stressing that her priority is running the ministry to the best of her ability.
House passes weekly retirement lottery bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The House on Wednesday passed an amendment bill allowing people aged 15 and over to buy tickets in a weekly retirement lottery, with the money saved up and accessible at age 60.
'Retirement lottery' moves step closer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2025
» Parliament has unanimously approved in principle a bill to amend the National Savings Fund (NSF) Act 2011, paving the way for the introduction of a "retirement lottery."
US-China trade war 'net win' for neutral Thailand
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» The China-US trade war will create more opportunities for Thailand, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Friday.
NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
Reshuffle a 'done deal'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» The final cabinet reshuffle list has already been signed off by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and submitted for royal endorsement, according a Government House source. The PM, however, remains tight-lipped about the matter.
PT's wallet plan to start before April
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party said on Thursday the 10,000-baht digital wallet policy would be implemented before April next year and warned people not to fall victim to scammers luring them to click malicious links to access the handout.