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Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling B16tn household debt
Published on 08/09/2024
» Thailand’s new government plans to expedite a sweeping debt restructuring to tackle an estimated $474 billion of household liability, offer financial assistance to small businesses and accelerate fiscal stimulus to lift growth.
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.
Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Thaksin not in control: PM
News, Published on 24/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra brushed aside criticism that her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is wielding control over her and the new government.
US and EU express concern about Move Forward demise
Published on 07/08/2024
» The United States and the European Union on Wednesday issued statements expressing serious concern about the Constitutional Court order dissolving the opposition Move Forward Party and its implications for democracy in Thailand.
Narumon takes helm of new Kla Dharma Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Narumon Pinyosinwat, a former key member of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has denied that the little-known Kla Dharma Party, which has elected her as its new leader, is a branch of PPRP.
Move Forward’s Pita warns of instability ahead of Thai court rulings
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2024
» The figurehead of Thailand’s main opposition party has warned that court decisions this month may dissolve his party and potentially unseat the prime minister, risking fresh instability in the economy.
Senators vow to defend rights of media workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Senators who come from professional group No.18 -- mass communications and literature -- have pledged to elevate the status of media professionals and improve their quality of life.
PM vows to work harder
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to work harder to improve the government's performance after an opinion poll showed his popularity and that of the ruling Pheu Thai Party have declined, trailing behind their main political rivals.
PM Srettha's popularity continues to slide as Move Forward dominates: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2024
» As Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin continues visits - local and abroad - to try to solve problems and promote Thailand, he has not been able to impress most voters, according to a survey by a Nida poll that also showed the declining popularity of Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra - and the further rise of Move Forward.