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Rally against senators planned for May 23
Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2023
» A rally has been planned for May 23 in front of Parliament in Bangkok's Kiak Kai area to apply pressure on the 250 members of the Senate not to vote against the people's resolve for the Move Forward Party to form a government with Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
The critical first 100 days
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
Consensus on need to support farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2023
» There is broad political agreement on the importance of sustainable farming, food safety and security, and the need to tackle poverty among farmers, an 11-party forum on agriculture and food security agreed recently.
Voters urged to help map national development
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2023
» SONGKHLA: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday called on voters in this southern province, especially the young generation, to join him in mapping the direction of national development.
Pheu Thai targets rubber farmers in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has reaffirmed its plan to shore up rubber prices as it met farmers in Thung Song district of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Thursday.
Migrant workers plug crucial gaps
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2023
» Some roles, particularly in Thailand's recovering tourism and service sectors, are now mostly being filled by migrant workers due to a chronic manpower shortage, a top official from the Employers' Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) has said.
End army 'brain drain': Srettha
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/04/2023
» Conscription should be replaced by the economic benefits of voluntary enlistment, said the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday.
US bank fears hit Asia stocks
Post Reporters, Published on 14/03/2023
» The Thai stock exchange fell more than 3%, almost 50 points, on Tuesday in tandem with most Asian stock markets due to fears of contagion effects from the collapse of US banks.
US banks' collapse not hurting Thailand, govt says
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2023
» The collapse of Silvergate Bank and Silicon Valley Bank in the United States is unlikely to have any impact on Thailand because Thai banks do not invest in them, according to a government spokeswoman.