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Pratunam vendors say they're part of 'Bangkok's charm'
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/03/2016
» A small group of street vendors in the Pratunam area on Monday petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to order City Hall to review its plan to chase them off the sidewalks, arguing it would kill "Bangkok’s charm".
Locals wary of rural aid scheme
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 16/11/2015
» As the government vaunts its "tambon fund" scheme to boost the local economy, residents in the Northeast say they back the idea but worry about how well it will tackle the ailing economy in rural areas.
New NSF rules to allow more members
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 07/08/2015
» Rules under the National Savings Fund (NSF) have been loosened to attract more people to save for retirement, says government deputy spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.
Sluggish economy forces Prayut to keep VAT at 7%
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 21/03/2015
» The government has decided to delay its plan to raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which is now at 7%, until the country enjoys an economic recovery, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
PM to use Section 44 to name new GLO boss
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 26/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday said he will use his power under Section 44 to appoint a "trusted person" as new chairman of the Government Lottery Office in a continuing effort to cap lottery prices.
PM vows to bring lottery ticket prices in line in June
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday pledged to bring the price of lottery tickets to the official 80-baht mark in June.
Prayut eyes military man to head GLO
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 29/04/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is considering appointing a high-ranking military officer as board chairman of the Government Lottery Office (GLO) to sort out the problem of overpriced lottery tickets.
Prayut vows results in ticket price battle
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 14/03/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday insisted efforts to tackle overpriced lottery tickets will deliver results in six months.
Khlong Thom vendors pitch for new home on state-owned land
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/01/2015
» A group of about 200 vendors from Khlong Thom are looking for a new home and have urged the NCPO to find them one, preferably on state-owned property.
PM bans Friday rubber farmer rally
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/01/2015
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed growing frustration at southern rubber planters who plan a protest over falling prices on Jan 30, urging them to be patient while efforts are made to solve problems throughout the sector.