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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.
Government to ramp up spending
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has underscored the urgent need to accelerate government spending, describing it as the only remaining engine capable of rescuing Thailand's economy from its current malaise.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.
Ex-minister wary of debt hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former finance minister and current head of an academic committee for the Palang Pracharath Party, has warned against the government's possible raising of the public debt ceiling to support the economy.
Abhisit sees entertainment complexes as slippery slope
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed his opposition to the bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing concerns about the social and economic impact.
'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."
Opposition launches post-censure petitions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2025
» The People’s Party (PP) has followed up their no-confidence motion with petitions for formal investigations into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial purchase of shares and her family’s land acquisition in Khao Yai.
Lessons from PAO polls
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to return to power after the next general election if it learns from the recent Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections and revises its strategies to adapt to changing circumstances, political observers said.
Veteran Thai leader Chuan takes swipe at govt handouts
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2025
» Democrat list MP Chuan Leekpai on Wednesday criticised the government's cash handout policy, saying it would do little to help people.
Pheu Thai coy on ethics bill plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday shrugged off media questions about whether the ruling Pheu Thai Party intends to proceed with a charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political officeholders after coalition parties poured cold water on the bid.