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Thai Senate approves B3.75tn budget for 2025 fiscal year
Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand's Senate on Monday passed the government's 3.75 trillion baht ($111 billion) budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year.
Any graft and we're out, Thailand's Democrat Party says
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Democrat Party will immediately pull out of the coalition government if corruption takes place within the administration, its secretary-general Dech-it Khaothong declared on Monday.
Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Thailand to begin distribution of handout scheme this month
Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand will distribute 145 billion baht of its "digital wallet" handout programme earlier than scheduled to support vulnerable groups, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, stressing the need for short-term economic stimulus.
Activist seeks dissolution of 6 parties 'influenced' by Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» An activist has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the disbandment of coalition leader Pheu Thai and five other parties for allegedly allowing themselves to be influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thamanat chaperones new minister on flood inspection
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» Newly sworn in Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat inspected water management in the Chao Phraya River basin over the weekend under the watchful eye of her predecessor and rebel faction leader Thamanat Prompow.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
PM notches up cabinet record
Published on 09/09/2024
» The new cabinet, led by recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has the highest number of women in Thailand's political history.
Govt in debate crosshairs
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» The opposition and the Senate are set to put the new government in the crosshairs when it spells out its policy statement in parliament this week, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme among the main targets.
PM probe urged over cabinet pick
Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a fresh call to stand down over her decision to appoint Phumtham Wechayachai to the cabinet amid historical allegations of subversive behaviour.