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Public split on govt handout, but most oppose funding plan: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2023
» A majority of Thai people do not agree with the government's plan to fund the digital wallet scheme with a 500-billion-baht loan although they still support the 10,000-baht handout, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Foreign tourist arrivals reach 22 million
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2023
» Thailand welcomed more than 22 million foreign tourists over the past 10 months, with the government’s visa-free policy helping boost arrivals, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Tourist areas eyed for 4am closing of entertainment venues
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2023
» An agreement has been reached in principle for the Interior Ministry to draw up a ministerial regulation that will set criteria for areas with tourism potential to get permission for extending the operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4am, ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday.
Majority of state employees in debt: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2023
» A large majority of government officials and state enterprise employees are in debt and agree with the government's policy to have the monthly salary for bachelor's degree graduates start from 25,000 baht, according to a survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Thai and German airport operators forge alliance
Online Reporters, Published on 21/09/2023
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) has forged an alliance with Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding of Germany to collaborate on best practices in airport cargo operations and route development.
PM hopes to discuss submarine engine with German president
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to approach German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier about acquiring a German-built engine for a Chinese-built submarine being purchased by Thailand, during his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
Most disagree with Pheu Thai forming govt with former foes: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2023
» Most people disagree with the Pheu Thai Party's forming a government that includes its former political foes in the coalition regardless of political polarisation, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Pheu Thai brings 6 small parties into its alliance
Online Reporters, Published on 09/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has brought six more political parties into its alliance to form a coalition government, lifting the total number of House seats in the group to 228.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai announce bid to form govt
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» Leaders of the Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties, with 212 seats in total, announced on Monday they would try to form a new coalition governent, saying they already have majority backing in the elected House of Representatives.
Parks chief: No policy to reclaim Thai ‘ambassador elephants’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» The government has no policy to reclaim Thai “ambassador elephants” in Sri Lanka, says Atthapol Charoenchansa, acting chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).