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Srettha touts new stimuli
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The government will roll out additional measures to stimulate the sluggish economy next week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
MFP blasts 'lame duck' budget bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/01/2024
» The opposition on Wednesday described the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill for fiscal 2024 as a "lame duck", decrying the vague wording used to explain its spending targets and complaining about its potential inefficiency, among other issues.
Move Forward Party ready to grill govt over 2024 spend
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) is ready for a debate scheduled next month on the government's budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, according to its deputy leader.
PM seeks clarity on BTS Skytrain deals
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the Transport Ministry to compile information and clarify issues involving controversial contracts involving the BTS Skytrain system.
Suthep cleared by top court
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2022
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has acquitted former protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban of corruption in projects to construct police stations and living quarters while he was deputy prime minister more than a decade ago.
Govt defends B500bn executive loans decree
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2021
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Wednesday defended the executive decree to borrow 500 billion baht to combat the public health crisis, insisting the loan would not exceed the public debt ceiling.
House cuts funds for gold mine legal row
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2020
» A House committee vetting the budget bill for the next fiscal year on Monday voted to cut funds set aside to cover the legal fees in a dispute with an Australia-based gold mining company by 12 million baht.
Opposition targets 124-billion-baht defence budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2020
» The opposition has taken aim at the proposed 124-billion-baht budget for the Defence Ministry, with the focus of attack locked on the planned purchase of two submarines worth 22.5 billion baht.
House to investigate repeated delays in new parliament
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/12/2019
» The House of Representatives has voted to set up a panel to investigate the repeated delays in the construction of the new parliament complex.
Prayut rejects call for detente with Thaksin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/01/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has rejected former parliament president Yongyuth Tiyapairat's suggestion that the government hold talks with fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra for the sake of restoring national unity.