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Police step up nominee holding cases on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police are intensifying investigations into alleged nominee land holdings by foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, a practice that may threaten economic security, especially in key tourist areas.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
Pichai forwards central bank governor pick to cabinet
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Monday that he has signed off on and submitted his pick for the new Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor for cabinet consideration on Tuesday.
Banks roll out relief measures for victims
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/03/2025
» Eight state-owned banks have introduced relief measures for victims of the earthquake including debt repayment suspension and low-interest loans, says deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
Halloween deadline set for aid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/10/2024
» The government is now working on remedies to rectify the flood situation, with the Interior Ministry expected to pay financial aid to current victims before Oct 31.
Government ups flood compensation to flat B9,000
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2024
» The cabinet has revised compensation for flood victims to a flat rate of 9,000 baht per household instead of the previous 5,000-9,000 baht range.
Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Rethink debt servicing
News, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2023
» Informal debt has been a chronic problem in Thai society, affecting a large number of people, particularly low-income earners.
Low-interest loans for Thai returnees
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Wassana Nanuam & Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/11/2023
» The government will offer low-interest loans of up to 150,000 baht to each Thai worker who returned from Israel as a result of the Hamas-Israel war so they can clear any debts owed to job brokers or use the money to pursue other careers.
Srettha brushes off digital wallet critics
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2023
» The government will press ahead with its 10,000-baht digital currency handout scheme despite growing criticism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.