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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.
Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
Education ministry budget approved
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2025
» The House of Representatives approved the Ministry of Education's spending plan in the second reading, as the special session to deliberate the 2026 fiscal year budget bill continued.
Subcommittee cuts parliament renovation budget by B702m
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/07/2025
» The House of Representatives' budget subcommittee has moved to slash the amount earmarked for renovations around the parliament complex, following a backlash from the public who deemed the project unnecessary.
Fertiliser subsidy hurts farmers, say MPs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2024
» Many government and opposition MPs have strongly objected to a cabinet-approved fertiliser subsidy programme costing 30 billion baht and intended to help 4.68 million rice farmers, saying it must be revised.
Invasive ‘alien’ fish all come from same parent stock, tests show
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/07/2024
» Invasive blackchin tilapia from Africa found in the waters of 13 Thai provinces were found to have come from the same parent stock, according to the Department of Fisheries.
Yingluck may return under 'Thaksin model', govt adviser says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/04/2024
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra may return home under a similar model used by her brother Thaksin, according to an adviser to the prime minister, Pichit Chuenban.
Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Srettha targets 5% GDP growth
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2023
» The government is targeting annual GDP growth of at least 5% as it plans to roll out measures to ease people's plight, including a moratorium on farmers' debt and lower fuel and electricity prices, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Sansiri boss moves shares to daughter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2023
» Srettha Thavisin, president and CEO of the real estate developer Sansiri Plc, has transferred his shares in the company to his daughter as he prepares to throw himself into the political fray.