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NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
MFP outlines handout risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/04/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led government's digital handout scheme could exhaust the country's capacity to handle large-scale emergencies, claims the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).
Govt upbeat on wallet handout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» The government will launch its flagship digital wallet handout scheme in the last quarter of the year, with the timeline of the scheme expected to become clearer after the digital wallet policy committee meets on April 10, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
MFP urges caution over censure talks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/03/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has said it won't hold a censure debate against the government anytime soon, insisting any grilling should only proceed at the appropriate time.
Pro-Palestine group blasts Israel's tuk-tuk campaign
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2024
» A pro-Palestine group has called on parliament to pressure the Israeli embassy into ending a high-profile local campaign calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza, saying it risks undermining Thailand’s neutrality.
What will Pheu Thai Party do next?
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2023
» After two months of waiting in the wings, the Pheu Thai Party (PT) is now having a go at forming a coalition government.
Daughter confirms Thaksin still determined to return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/06/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed on Wednesday her father Thaksin's determination to return to Thailand next month.
Coalition dance begins
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2022
» Several possible formulas for the formation of the next government are emerging with Bhumjaithai, the second largest coalition partner, poised to emerge as the most coveted party, according to politicians and experts.
House votes down bill on cannabis and hemp
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2022
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to withdraw the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda by 198 votes to 136, with 12 abstentions, pending revision of its content which lawmakers viewed as loose and potentially exposing youth to health risks.
Chaiwut ups vape campaign
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/01/2022
» Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said on Friday he would push on with efforts to legalise e-cigarettes, despite the health risks critics say they pose.