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PM firms up high-speed rail project
News, Published on 25/03/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday affirmed the government's decision to wholly invest in the Thai-Sino railway project after failed talks over the past two years with China on details of what was supposed to be a bilateral investment project.
PM hands deadline to ailing firms
News, Published on 19/01/2016
» Seven ailing state enterprises have been given a March deadline to propose their revised rehabilitation plans after they failed to meet all the requirements and targets set by the government last year.
Govt puts petroleum bills on back burner
News, Published on 09/12/2015
» The cabinet has decided to put the petroleum and petroleum income tax bills on hold in light of many controversial issues surrounding the draft legislation.
PM sets 3-month economy deadline
News, Published on 26/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chan wants the new economic team headed by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak to show substantial results within three months, a government spokesman says.
Government to draw up 20-year reform plan
News, Published on 01/07/2015
» The cabinet has approved a committee to draw up a 20-year national strategy blueprint to shore up reforms as it attempts to ensure future governments carry on with its changes.
Be ready to stock up on drinking water, Bangkokians told
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/06/2015
» Salt levels in Bangkok's tap water were pleasingly low yesterday, but that might change in a hurry as water discharges are cut from major upstream dams. Households are being told to prepare to stock 60 litres of fresh water for drinking.
City told to brace for salty tap water
News, Published on 25/06/2015
» People in and around Bangkok should brace for salt water intrusion due to a critical water shortage in dams and prepare to save fresh water for consumption.
PM says land tax delayed ‘for the poor’
News, Published on 14/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha explained his decision to delay the proposed land and buildings tax bill, saying he feels for low-income earners affected by the economic slowdown.
Prayut, Li strike railway accord
News, Published on 20/12/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit China on Monday to further improve ties between the two countries after they struck a long-awaited deal to develop a dual-track railway in Thailand on Friday.
Government to give public 'surprise' stimulus
News, Published on 26/11/2014
» The government will launch a "surprise" economic stimulus package next year, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.