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Railways, trams to hit fast-track in 2018
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/01/2018
» This will be a "strong" year for plans to kick-start provincial public transport systems across the country, with such plans in at least five provinces on the government's radar, says Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) chief Chaiwat Thongkamkoon.
New measures aimed to kindle fertility
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/01/2018
» The cabinet Tuesday approved tax measures to support nurseries and boost Thailand's fertility rate.
Baby-making tax breaks aim to slow population ageing
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2018
» The government has given reluctant parents a big push in the form of generous tax breaks aimed at encouraging them to have more than one child.
All abuzz about going solar
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 13/01/2018
» Who says solar power doesn't save institutions money?
Big stink seals fate of Koh Tao eyesore
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 11/01/2018
» A 45,000-tonne mountain of garbage that is polluting Surat Thani's Koh Tao island will be removed, Surat Thani governor Witchawut Chinto says.
Public bus fares could spike 30% this year
News, Published on 10/01/2018
» Bus fares could jump 2 baht, or 30% on average, this year to help the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) cover its longstanding debts, the authority's president Nuttachat Charuchinda said Tuesday.
B36bn approved for second phase to help the poor
Published on 09/01/2018
» The cabinet has approved 35.7 billion baht for the second phase of the welfare programme for low-income earners, which should help bring 1 million people above the poverty line this year.
Somkid scolds science ministry as kids lose interest
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 09/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak blasted the Ministry of Science and Technology Monday for failing to promote the study of science among children.
Thai, Malaysian PMs to discuss security issues in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 08/09/2016
» Prime Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in Bangkok on Friday after he arrives at the start of a six-day visit that will include talks on security and trade, Government House announced on Friday.