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Outdated laws hinder growth
Published on 24/06/2024
» Thailand's economy has become sluggish and can't be salvaged by simply injecting money through programmes such as the government's 500-billion-baht digital money handout scheme, which will likely help stimulate the economy in only one or two quarters, according to former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
House dissolution next as boundaries settled
News, Published on 17/03/2023
» The government is counting down to a House dissolution after the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced the electoral boundaries of the 400 constituencies.
EC draws up 400 seats for next poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) has finished drawing up 400 constituencies across the country for the next general election, with Bangkok allocated the most seats at 33.
Govt bans rallies ahead of kingdom's reopening
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» The government has issued a fresh order banning rallies and activities deemed at risk of spreading Covid-19 across the country ahead of the kingdom's upcoming reopening to international travellers.
Suthep promises to shutdown Bangkok indefinitely
Manop Thip-Osod, Published on 13/01/2014
» Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban vowed on Monday to shutdown Bangkok until the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) wins its battle to oust the caretaker government.
Govt tries to sway rubber farmers to end protests
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2013
» A senior government representative was sent to the South on Tuesday in a bid to defuse the conflict with rubber farmers, as the protest spread to Phunphin district in Surat Thani, where protesters parked buses across Highway 41, a main road to the southern region.
Baht set for best weekly rally in year
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/01/2013
» Thailand's baht was poised for its biggest weekly advance since December 2011, and government bonds rose, as global funds increased holdings of assets that offer higher yields.