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Bus tragedy spurs safety blitz
Published on 02/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport is stepping up safety measures for public transport to improve passenger safety following a tragic bus fire that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on Tuesday.
Srettha orders border secured
News, Published on 13/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he had instructed the armed forces to secure the border with Myanmar and not allow any military aircraft from the neighbouring country to enter Thai airspace as fighting there has intensified.
China visa fears rebuffed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/01/2024
» The government has downplayed concern that its visa exemption policy for Chinese tourists may be exploited by some criminals to enter the country and operate illegal businesses here.
Wealthy won't get digital handout, says PM
Published on 25/10/2023
» The government will set criteria to ensure the rich are not eligible for the 10,000-baht digital money handout when it is launched, because it is not intended for wealthy people, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday.
PM meets Bank of Thailand chief after shock rate hike
Published on 02/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said his meeting with central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput at Government House on Monday discussed economics and finance.
Prayut: No forced return for Myanmar refugees
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/01/2022
» Thailand will not push back refugees fleeing the violence in Myanmar, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.
Journos weigh in on 'fake news' ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2021
» Media veterans and organisations recently met to discuss the government's effort to ban the distribution of 'fake news' or information it alleges stokes public fears and causes disruption as it tries to deal with an escalating Covid-19 death toll. Attendees and speakers retaliated with their own counterclaim that the media has become a scapegoat for the government's struggle to justify remaining in office following a number of missteps in its handling of the outbreak.
Princess allows new vaccine imports
Reuters, Published on 27/05/2021
» His Majesty the King's sister has approved coronavirus vaccine imports by an institution she sponsors, bypassing the government as it deals with surging infections and growing public anger over a slow and chaotic rollout.
Source: Prayut won't join Asean summit on Myanmar
Published on 19/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has decided to opt out of an Asean summit in Jakarta and send the foreign minister to represent Thailand at the meeting, a government source said on Monday.
Prayut prepared for refugee exodus, denies supporting Myanmar junta violence
Published on 29/03/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday the government is preparing for a potential flood of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar.