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Academics push for a welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2019
» The country should embrace a welfare state which can be made possible by having a secure source of financing and tax reform, a forum was told.
Forests cannot grow on state violence
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 16/03/2019
» Millions of forest dwellers will soon be subjected to more severe state repression than Thai Muslims in the deep South under the suffocating emergency law.
State launches telemedicine in rural areas
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/03/2019
» The government on Wednesday began development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals in rural areas in eight provinces, encouraging adoption of new technologies and remote medical care.
Will ‘welfare state’ promises be honoured?
Oped, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/03/2019
» Following the general election yesterday, elected politicians will be closely watched how and whether they will keep the many promises made during their poll campaigns. One is their pledge to make Thailand a “welfare state”. Pheu Thai vows to improve the existing Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme, initiated by its precursor Thai Rak Thai. It also came up with a fresh idea of a “lottery savings” scheme that will encourage personal savings through the purchase of a lottery ticket.
State project delays hit computer sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/03/2019
» Rising political uncertainty is expected to affect Thailand's computer market this year, causing it to contract by single digits, down to 2.2 million units in sales, because of a delay in state projects, say leading IT analysts.
Algeria's Bouteflika submits resignation: state TV
AFP, Published on 03/04/2019
» ALGIERS - Algeria's veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika informed the Constitutional Council that he is resigning in a move that is to take effect on Tuesday, state television said, after the military called for his impeachment.
Algeria's President Bouteflika resigns: state TV
AFP, Published on 03/04/2019
» ALGIERS - Algeria's ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation with immediate effect, state television said Tuesday, ceding power in the face of massive street protests after two decades at the helm.
Staff shortages loom at state hospitals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/04/2019
» The Medical Council of Thailand has set up a working group to study the impact of a government move to stop giving official positions to all medical graduates working at state hospitals.
B77bn to spare in state budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/05/2019
» Almost 80 billion baht in the annual budget is left over for a new government to spend this fiscal year, says a source at the Finance Ministry.
State to set up SEZ supervisory
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 13/01/2020
» The government is establishing the Office of the Special Economic Development Zone to supervise all special economic zones (SEZs).