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FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.
Thaksin's tweet sparks debate
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/05/2023
» Academics believe a recent tweet by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was intended as a political gambit to drum up support for the Pheu Thai Party, which pollsters are predicting may lose votes to the increasingly popular Move Forward Party (MFP) ahead of the May 14 general election.
Cross-border haze on Asean meet agenda
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/04/2023
» Thailand will put the cross-border dust pollution issue on the table at an upcoming Asean Summit, according to foreign minister, Don Pramudwinai.
Prayut eyes extra effort to stem rise in infections
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/02/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the governor of every province to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 infections after the country logged over 18,000 new cases yesterday.
Strike a balance, urges Anutin
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/02/2022
» Thailand will try to strike a balance between keeping the economy functioning and safeguarding public health when the Covid-19 pandemic eases, says Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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.
New law to replace decree
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2021
» The government may decide not to extend the enforcement of the emergency decree imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 at the end of the month if new cases continue to decline at the current rate, according to Gen Natthapol Nakpanich, secretary-general of the National Security Council.
40% discount on SSF for casual workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/06/2021
» The cabinet yesterday agreed in principle to offer workers in the informal economy a 40% discount on their monthly contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) for six months.
JCR's 'stable' rating outlook pleases PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy's outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.
Rating agency's confidence in Thailand pleases PM
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy's outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.