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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.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
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.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2025
» The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
Thaksin under fire for racist jibe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai, with a senator calling on him to give a public apology for the insensitive comments.
PM pitches Housing for Thais project
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» The government's new housing programme will be open for registration in January, offering 1 million fully-furnished affordable units to the public.
Opposition presses for tax-reform clarity
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2024
» The opposition People’s Party on Thursday pressed the government to clarify its plans for tax reform after the latter floated ideas about restructuring the system, while the government insists everything is only at the study stage with no concrete proposals made yet.
No favours in traffic fee plan: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has denied opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion charges will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
Minister defends Bangkok congestion fee plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has rejected opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion fee in Bangkok will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.