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Student poverty ‘falling on deaf ears’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» The government is paying insufficient attention to the dire need for extra funds to save millions of students from leaving the education system because they have run out of money, says an opposition MP.
Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Committee backs navy's frigate plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2024
» PATHUM THANI: The House of Representatives committee on the armed forces has thrown its support behind the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to procure a new frigate, saying the new ship, which will be assembled locally, will lead to more jobs for local workers.
Govt needs a backup plan: Pita
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/12/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat, advisory chairman of Move Forward Party (MFP), suggested the government develop another plan to stimulate the economy if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme cannot be implemented.
House panel to visit Thaksin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2023
» The House committee on police affairs has promised to visit former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra -- who is currently serving a prison sentence for graft in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital -- sometime in the first two weeks of January, according to committee chairman Chaichana Detdacho yesterday.
Legal advice sought on digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
25 Thais could be free 'in 3-10 days'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/11/2023
» About 25 Thais in Gaza will be among the first 50 hostages released by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, likely within the next three to 10 days, according to the team of negotiators handling the situation.
Hamas to free Thais 'at end of Gaza fight'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/11/2023
» Hamas representatives have promised Thai negotiators that Thai hostages captured in Israel will be released when Israel ends its offensive in the Gaza Strip where they are being held, according to a Thai Shia Muslim leader.
Laos to help track down 54 fugitive drug suspects
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2023
» Thailand yesterday asked Lao authorities to help track down 54 drug trafficking suspects who fled to the neighbouring country to escape charges as both nations seek to tighten cross-border collaboration to stamp out the narcotic drugs trade.
Laos to help track down drug suspects
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thailand has asked Lao authorities to help track down 54 drug trafficking suspects who have fled to the neighbouring country as both nations seek to tighten cross-border collaboration in a bid to stamp out the narcotic drugs trade.