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Savannakhet pitches ‘pilgrimages’ to Thais
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» Savannakhet province in Laos is touting pilgrimage tourism targeting Thai travellers who want to pay respects to the three Buddha relics in both countries.
Thailand readies for influx of freed foreign scam-centre victims
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/02/2025
» The government is preparing for a possible influx of foreigners released from the clutches of scam gangs in Myanmar after Thailand cut off all power, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Thai PM to meet Xi in Beijing, attend Asian Winter Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra aims to strengthen ties with China in several areas, particularly their long-term investment partnership, during her four-day official visit starting on Wednesday, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.
Paetongtarn aims for investment at World Economic Forum
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet top executives from global private firms across five key sectors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, aiming to boost Thailand's investment prospects.
Thaksin ‘inspires’ premier to serve
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra spoke of being inspired to serve in government by her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, and a plan to offer scholarships to broaden education opportunities for young people during a conversation marking National Children’s Day on Saturday.
PM 'not upset' with nickname
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/12/2024
» The press has given Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra the nickname "Paetongphoey" -- a reference to her dependence on prepared scripts at important occasions -- as part of the year-end tradition among Government House reporters to come up with monikers for senior government officials.
15% VAT plan has PM vexed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has joined a chorus of critics in expressing concern over the Finance Ministry's proposal to double the level of value-added tax (VAT) from the current rate of 7%.
PM to tackle disparity at meets
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is scheduled to attend two regional meetings held in Kunming, China, today and tomorrow before travelling to Peru for the Apec summit on Sunday, Jirayu Houngsub, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, said yesterday.
Military reshuffle 'will be ready this week'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.