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EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.
Thai PM declares war on scammers
Online Reporters and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
20m join co-payment scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry will consider opening a new round of registration for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, after the first day of registration saw all 20 million available slots filled.
148 economic projects allotted B87.3bn in funding
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Budget Bureau has allocated a total of 87.3 billion baht to fund 148 economic stimulus projects, according to Theerarak Saengsanit, deputy permanent secretary of the Finance Ministry.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Komsan Tortermvasana and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
Thai govt OKs third phase of B10,000 cash handout
Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2025
» The government has approved the third phase of the digital wallet programme, which will distribute 10,000 baht to 2.7 million people aged 16 to 20 as part of its economic stimulus package.
B50 million bank balance requirement stays in casino bill for now
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will propose a draft amendment to the Entertainment Complex Bill after the Council of State recommended it include a requirement that only Thais with at least 50 million baht in the bank can enter a casino.
Thailand toughens punishments for scam enablers
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/01/2025
» The Thai government has endorsed a legal change that will hold banks, phone operators and social media owners responsible for damage from call-centre scams if they are found negligent or reckless.
Government bets on casinos
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2025
» The cabinet on Monday approved in principle a bill paving the way for setting up entertainment complexes and allowing casinos to operate legally within them.