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Srettha targets education, drugs and debt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/06/2024
» More work is required to improve society, especially in the realms of education, stamping out drugs and reducing household debt, despite the government enjoying a high support rate, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Srettha might meet Thaksin in Chiang Mai
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted he might meet former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been released on parole, if the opportunity arises during his tour of Chiang Mai later next week.
Govt to review limit on drug possession amid backlash
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday said the government is ready to review a ministerial policy that will lower punishment for drug users found in possession of five meth pills or less.
Cholnan signs bill banning recreational use of weed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/01/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has signed proposed legislation regarding cannabis, emphasising that it cannot be used for recreational purposes.
PM unveils new plan to fight drug abuse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs in front of ministers, state agencies and representatives from the public sector at Bitec Exhibition Hall in Bang Na.
Srettha vows to improve education system amid poor scores
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/12/2023
» All past governments must take responsibility for the poor results of Thai students in recent international tests, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM tells army to beef up drug, unrest fight
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday asked the army to beef up forces to suppress illicit drug smuggling along the Myanmar border and unrest in the South.
Shopping refund gets nod
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» The cabinet on Monday approved a tax refund scheme for shopping to stimulate domestic spending early next year and promote wider use of electronic invoices, according to the Finance Ministry.
Policy to reclassify meth pill possession wins backing
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/11/2023
» The Justice Ministry and the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) back the Public Health Ministry's move to amend its regulations to classify a person in possession of no more than 10 meth pills as a user, not a dealer.
Activists make case for weed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/06/2023
» Pro-cannabis activist groups are urging the prospective government coalition led by the Move Forward Party (MFP) not to put cannabis back on the narcotic drugs list.