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Borrowing 'likely' to fund Pheu Thai's 10K handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/10/2023
» Borrowing and increasing public debt are among the sources of funds for the 10,000 baht digital wallet handout scheme, Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general of the prime minister's office, admitted on Friday.
Minister claims corruption crackdown gathers pace
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2023
» Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset said the government will continue to follow the money trail of influential figures which are believed to have engaged in questionable dealings, before suggesting taxes could be an effective way to root them out.
MP pushes for southern land bridge
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/09/2023
» An MP from the coalition member United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has urged the government to press ahead with the southern land bridge megaproject to help bring economic prosperity to the region.
New House set to open on Dec 10
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2023
» House members and staff are planning to hold a celebration to mark the completion of the Sappaya-Sapasathan, the new parliament of Thailand, on Constitution Day or Dec 10, said Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santiphada on Friday.
PM seeks clarity on BTS Skytrain deals
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the Transport Ministry to compile information and clarify issues involving controversial contracts involving the BTS Skytrain system.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
New govt's agenda outlined in draft paper
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/09/2023
» A draft policy statement has been handed out to parliamentarians highlighting the Srettha government's priorities, including the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, addressing debt problems, cutting energy costs and revising the charter.
Economic stimuli to top govt agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» The new government will prioritise implementing policies to stimulate the economy and help cut living costs, including capping electric rail service fares at 20 baht, as soon as it is sworn in, new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Ex-PM prepares bid for royal pardon
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.
Paetongtarn worried about Thaksin's heart condition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2023
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday her father Thaksin would stay at the Police General Hospital, not move to a private hospital, but she was worried about his heart condition.