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Govt boasts of an end to poverty through e-cards
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2018
» Measures introduced by the government will lift more than 5 million registered poor people above the poverty line, according to a senior Finance Ministry official.
NACC panel to study govt's giveaway plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has set up a committee to study the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme as the agency steps up its scrutiny of the ruling Pheu Thai Party's key policy.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
Economy, politics shape year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2022
» The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout the year to ease people's rising living costs, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Finance Ministry favours cutting tax on animal feed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/01/2022
» The Finance Ministry is in favour of lowering the tax on animal feed to help rein in soaring food prices, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Friday.
Budget bill investment 'needs hike'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2021
» The Budget Bureau has proposed that the government increase the investment funds to be incorporated into the budget bill for the next fiscal year in order to meet the requirements of the current fiscal discipline law.
Activist urges equal welfare distribution
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2021
» A political activist on Friday led a protest outside the Finance Ministry, urging the government to rehabilitate people affected by Covid-19 fairly.
State banks to hand out free lunch boxes
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2020
» The Finance Ministry has instructed state-owned banks to provide free lunch boxes to people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
B5,000 cheats media hungry, official claims
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2020
» Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat said he was worried that "some" people who are now gathering in front of the Finance Ministry to demand 5,000 baht per month in aid are not really in need and may even be exploiting the media exposure and people's goodwill.
B100bn relief package for virus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Finance Ministry has launched a huge relief package including cash giveaways to many more individuals beyond the 14 million people with annual base incomes not exceeding 100,000 baht and who are registered as poor to help cushion fallout from the spread of the new coronavirus.