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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.
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.
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.
MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.
Panel backs revised 2023 budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/08/2022
» The House committee examining the budget bill for fiscal 2023 approved a revised spending plan in which 7.64 billion baht has been cut and reallocated, says a committee spokesman.
Wiroj aims to decentralise power
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/02/2022
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, who is running in the Bangkok governor election under the banner of the Move Forward Party (MFP), has vowed to bring change to the capital and tackle problems head-on, with residents' best interests close to his heart.
Energy Minister says diesel price crisis is nearly over
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2021
» The high retail price of diesel is set to fall soon, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said yesterday.