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Activist files another petition against PM
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed another complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, this time over her appointment of a minister reportedly linked to corruption during a provincial election.
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.
Petitioner seeks probe into Thaksin’s ‘control’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) about Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being “manipulated” by her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, as well as the legitimacy of her resignations as a director of 20 companies.
Digital wallet handout funds 'put Thai state-run banks at risk’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2024
» The opposition has raised concerns that five state-run banks may never get back the money the government plans to take from them to partially finance the digital wallet scheme.
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.
Pheu Thai Party opens door to Democrats
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party officially invited the Democrat Party to join the new coalition government on Wednesday, putting their long-standing rivalry behind them.
Budget increase bill passes 1st hearing
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2024
» A supplementary bill which seeks to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht to partially fund the government's digital wallet handout scheme sailed through its first reading in the House of Representatives late on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Senators 'duty-bound' to discuss budget
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/07/2024
» Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said the outgoing Senate must perform its duties until the Election Commission endorses the 200 new senators.