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High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Sutin reveals 'other options' to solve Chinese submarine engine issue
Post Reporters, Published on 10/09/2023
» Other options, such as a barter trade deal or buying of fertilisers from China instead of a submarine, are being mulled to solve the problem related to the navy's submarine procurement, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said.
Thanathorn under fire for jumping vaccine queue
News, Published on 17/01/2022
» Progressive Movement founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, who has found himself in hot water amid allegations he jumped the queue to get his first dose of vaccine, has threatened lawsuits against anyone who tries to run his name through the mud.
Time to give young 'a bigger say' in nation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2021
» The country is in need of structural reform with the younger generation getting a bigger say in charting national policies and amending the charter, a forum was told.
Protesters are back, and angrier, as govt fumbles on Covid
New York Times, Published on 06/09/2021
» In air heavy with monsoonal pressure and discontent, the riot police in Bangkok unleashed rubber bullets and tear gas. Tanat Thanakitamnuay, the scion of a real estate family, stood on a truck, where he had been excoriating Thailand’s leaders for their bungled response to the pandemic.
Pheu Thai lambastes DDC leadership over Astra deal
News, Akarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/07/2021
» The main opposition Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday demanded Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul replace the director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) over failures to reveal the contents of the contract for procuring the AstraZeneca vaccine and alleged faults during the management of vaccine allocation.
Emergency Covid loan approved by big margin
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2021
» MPs on Thursday voted 270-196 to allow the government to borrow 500 billion baht for various Covid-19 projects.
Economic recovery 'a priority'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2021
» As the government nears its half-term mark, it faces an uphill battle to reach its goal of giving the country's ailing economy a shot in the arm, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
PM vows action against 'false' stories on vaccine plan
News, Published on 20/01/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he will order legal action against anyone who spreads false information regarding the government's Covid-19 vaccination plan.
We must stay united, says PM
News, Published on 07/08/2020
» Stability is the key to driving Thailand's economy to rebound, and unity and cooperation from Thais are needed to revive the country in the face of the economic fall due to the Covid-19-crisis, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.