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Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law takes effect
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2025
» Same-sex couples across Thailand tied the knot at district offices and shopping malls amid smiles, tears and celebrations as the long-awaited Marriage Equality Act officially took effect on Thursday.
Thai govt hails use of 1441 cybercrime hotline
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/12/2024
» The damages caused by cybercrime have plummeted by 44% since the 1441 Anti-Online Scam Operation Centre (AOC) Hotline was established last year, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.
Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Welfare boost for 3 vulnerable groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2024
» Monthly allowance increases for newborn children, elderly and disabled people are expected to be implemented on Oct 1 next year, according to Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).
Postal law rejig to improve delivery service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society Ministry has directed Thailand Post to revise the arcane Postal Act of 1934, in a bid to better regulate postal and logistics services and improve service quality, in accordance with the business landscape.
Is there a quiet isolation pandemic now?
Mariano Miguel Carrera, Published on 01/12/2024
» This may seem an exaggeration, but there is an ongoing isolation pandemic. The current wave of loneliness, along with the decreasing number of family members; and even the growth of pet care businesses are signs of this problem.
Govt to expand development bonus
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 25/11/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is proposing to expand the early childhood development scheme, with details to be sent to cabinet.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Ministry preps platform to handle scammers
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is developing the "DE-fence" platform to prevent fraudulent calls and text messages in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
Thai economy to shake off risks in 2025 but growth limited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) expects the Thai economy to sustain its upward momentum in 2025 despite growing risks, from a projected 2.6% growth rate this year, up from 1.9% in 2023.