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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/01/2024
» The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand's success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily The Telegraph.
Voting rules row simmers on
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» On Dec 23, government coalition parties submitted to parliament draft amendments to two organic laws on the election to reflect recent changes to the electoral system -- a move which will pave the way for the next general election.
Songkran fun to go ahead with strict limits
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2021
» As the government needs to strike a balance between stimulating the economy and preventing the Covid-19 outbreak from flaring up again and damaging the economy further, the Songkran festival will be celebrated but not all activities will be allowed, the government said yesterday.
Plotting the path to a new democracy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2018
» At the age of 59, Jarungvith Phumma believes the role of Election Commission (EC) secretary-general will give him the opportunity to ensure a democratic culture takes root in Thai politics.
CDC attempts to safeguard state budgets
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/01/2015
» Charter drafters have agreed to include new conditions for managing state budgets and finances in the constitution, to improve the transparency and accountability of government spending.
PM denies seeking to curb power of BoT chief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied seeking to amend a law to curb the power of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor following a dispute over the central bank's stance on interest rates.
PM defends B138m renovation budget
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday defended the 138-million-baht budget earmarked for improvement work around Government House, saying the money would be spent on renovating several facilities, not just the lawn.
Agencies ordered to cut waste
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2024
» The government has instructed state agencies to cut unnecessary expenses so funds can be diverted for crucial investments to drive economic growth.
EC expects big rush for Senate seats
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2024
» At least 100,000 people are expected to seek election to the Senate in a process dubbed by the national poll body as the most complex in the world.