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Which are the main parties in Thailand's election and what are their policies?
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government.
BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillions
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» Political parties have put trillions of baht on the table as the Election Commission released details of 527 campaign policies submitted by 51 parties contesting Thailand’s general election on Feb 8.
Bhumjaithai savages Pheu Thai co-payment plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» Pheu Thai's launch of its new co-payment policy, branded "More Than Plus 70:30", has drawn sharp criticism from its chief rival, the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party, which has questioned the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposal.
BMTA to receive B9.1bn cash influx
News, Published on 16/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved 9.1 billion baht in funding to boost the liquidity of the cash-strapped Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), which is moving ahead with major reforms aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Dissolution shock, but strategy clear
News, Published on 13/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's abrupt late-night decision to dissolve the House, mere hours before the new parliamentary session opened yesterday, surprised many at a time of escalating Thai–Cambodian border tensions.
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.
Internet subsidy project awaits approval
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/11/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing to submit its "Net Khon La Khrueng" project -- which aims to expand internet access among low-income groups -- to the cabinet for approval.
Co-payment scheme spending reaches B38 billion
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» The Khon La Khrueng Plus (Half-Half Plus) co-payment scheme has recorded 37.9 billion baht in spending in the 17 days since its launch, with more than 710,000 participants having fully used their subsidy quota, according to the Ministry of Finance.