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Cabinet approves Bangkok's Orange Line route
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to kick off the western route project of the Orange Line, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Julapun questions phone inclusion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat is urging the Commerce Ministry to reconsider its decision to allow recipients of the 10,000-baht payout through the digital wallet scheme to spend the money on mobile phones, saying the move won't benefit the domestic economy.
New State Enterprise Policy Office panel to manage securities
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to establish a committee to manage state-owned securities, both those listed on the stock exchange and those not, with a combined value exceeding 400 billion baht to ensure maximum efficiency.
39% of Q3 investment budget spent
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The disbursement of the government's investment budget in the third quarter of this fiscal year has reached almost 40%, nearly double the set target thanks to the accelerated disbursement measures, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Govt mulls options for 10k handout
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is considering funding options for its digital wallet handout scheme as details of the funding source are expected to be finalised next month.
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.
Pao Tang picked for cash bonus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government will use the Krungthai Bank's Pao Tang app for its digital wallet project, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday.
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
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.
Cannabis importer summoned
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2022
» The Customs Department director-general has assigned a representative to file a complaint with police against an individual going by the name Julpaos Kresopon for making a false declaration to customs authorities regarding the type of goods he was importing.