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Economic tonic seen as urgent
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/11/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout is designed to address the economic crisis facing the country, Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, said yesterday.
Council mulling handout scheme
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2023
» The government is consulting the Council of State about the legality of a bill seeking to borrow 500 billion baht to finance the 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.
'Govt coffers can cover e-wallet offer'
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2023
» Criticism of the 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme will not affect government stability, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
Srettha brushes off digital wallet critics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2023
» The government will press ahead with its 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme despite growing criticism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Srettha denies plan to dismiss BoT governor
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has slammed a rumour that he will sack Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput due to a disagreement about the government's planned digital wallet scheme, dismissing such talk as nonsense.
Premier welcomes new Myanmar envoy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday met the newly appointed Myanmar ambassador to Thailand to discuss trade cooperation and Thai-Myanmar border issues, according to Government House.
Expanded money-laundering law to cover more offences
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2021
» The cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the Money Laundering Act to cover more offences including pornography, tax dodging and loan sharking, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said yesterday.
Cabinet approves draft amendment to anti-money laundering law
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2021
» The cabinet on Thursday approved a draft amendment to the anti-money laundering law to encompass child pornography, tax evasion and exorbitant interest rates.
JCR's 'stable' rating outlook pleases PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy's outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.
Rating agency's confidence in Thailand pleases PM
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy's outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.