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Outsiders shore up cabinet
Published on 20/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has appointed nine non-politicians to his new cabinet, ensuring their expertise will benefit the development of the country during his short-term administration.
'Shaky' 6 months ahead
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy will likely experience "turbulence" for six months, during which the government will roll out proactive measures to help cushion any negative impacts, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Casino push is too fast, critics say
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2025
» Casino-entertainment complex opponents voiced concern over the way the government was pushing the scheme, saying it appeared to be rushed without sufficient public scrutiny or a proper feasibility study.
Cabinet to review casino feedback
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/10/2024
» A public hearing on the casino-entertainment complex bill has been completed, with feedback to be submitted to the cabinet, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) at the Ministry of Finance.
Key budget bill passes House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/08/2024
» 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 third and final reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Srettha grilled over digital wallet changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/07/2024
» The digital wallet handout scheme sparked a fierce debate in parliament on Thursday, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin facing off against the opposition for the first time to defend the government's flagship policy.
Warning over inadequate funding for pensions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has warned that the Social Security Fund (SSF) may be insufficient to handle long-term payments.
PM presses on with digital wallet despite NACC corruption warning
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Saturday he would speed up talks with Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat on how to move ahead with the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
FPO picks 2.8% growth, as govt ducks 'crisis' tag
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2024
» The government has insisted the country's economy is "in bad shape", citing a report on last year's economic expansion and a projection of this year's growth compiled by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Budget bill investment 'needs hike'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2021
» The Budget Bureau has proposed that the government increase the investment funds to be incorporated into the budget bill for the next fiscal year in order to meet the requirements of the current fiscal discipline law.