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PP vows B250bn 100-day economic plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has pledged to roll out an ambitious "first 100-day" economic plan worth 250 billion baht if elected to form the next government.
Pheu Thai Party flags major debt overhaul
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has signalled a major push to position itself as both pro-stimulus and fiscally cautious ahead of the Feb 8 election, announcing plans to roll out a sweeping debt-restructuring policy anchored in what it calls the "More Than Half-Half Plus 70:30" model.
Democrat Party faces wave of new MP hopefuls
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/11/2025
» Interest in running as Bangkok MP candidates under the Democrat Party has surged, with more than 90 people submitting their intent to contest seats across the capital's 33 constituencies within just seven days, Democrat spokesman Pol Capt Pongsakorn Kwanmuang said on Monday.
PM accused of electioneering with co-pay revamp
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the government's push to roll out the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment economic stimulus scheme, dismissing criticism that the scheme is a thinly veiled attempt at pre-election campaigning.
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.
Phumtham spars with Anutin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has accused former Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of unfairly channelling local budgets to Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) strongholds during his tenure -- an allegation Mr Anutin has denied.
Days left before cash handouts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024
» The government is expected to distribute 145 billion baht in cash under its digital wallet handout programme to vulnerable groups and state welfare cardholders from Sept 20, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Minister admits handout needs adjustment
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has conceded that the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme needs some adjustment, including giving cash instead of digital money to some recipients.
Digital handout still a must: Phumtham
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2024
» The new-look coalition government will begin working towards implementing its policies, including the digital money handout scheme, in a fortnight, said caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday.
PM defends budget top-up to fund handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» Increasing the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht is crucial to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, as he proposed a supplementary budget bill to the House to help fund the digital wallet scheme.