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Pact on closer EU ties to take effect after House gives nod
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2024
» The framework agreement on the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) yesterday won unanimous endorsement by the Thai parliament and is due to come into force in 30 days.
Digital wallet funds delayed for review
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2024
» A portion of the 2025 national budget earmarked for the government's digital wallet scheme is likely to be put back for deliberation by the special House committee vetting the budget bill in a week or two, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Budget will 'jump-start' growth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year aimed at jump-starting Thailand's sluggish economy as the House of Representatives began a three-day debate.
Blast spurs call for Factory Act changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is looking to amend laws on setting up fireworks factories following the deadly explosion at one such factory in Suphan Buri, according to a ministry official.
Low birth rate to go on national agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government will make the nation's declining birth rate a priority on the national agenda, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Varawut outlines party's amnesty stance
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» Chartthaipattana Party leader Varawut Silpa-archa on Thursday affirmed the party’s stance against any attempts to include lese-majeste and serious criminal offences in a new amnesty bill.
MFP urges three referendums on charter rewrite
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/11/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested that three referendums, as opposed to two stipulated by the Constitutional Court, be held to decide on amendments to the charter.
Thai workers 'not in the war' in Middle East
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry denies reports that some Thai workers have been recruited by the Israeli military to engage in fighting against Hamas.
Under-fire MFP MP 'Puaut' refuses to quit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2023
» An opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Bangkok, who has received a caution from the party following a probe into allegations of sexual harassment, on Friday said he respected the party's decision yet denied any wrongdoing and refused to resign despite being pressured to do so.
Myanmar troops spark cry for probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2023
» Fair Party list-MP Kannavee Suebsang is pressuring the government to investigate incidents of heavily armed Myanmar soldiers crossing into a border area in Tak’s Umphang district.