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B7bn Social Security Office property deal probed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» The government has set up an inquiry panel to investigate allegations by the opposition People's Party that the Social Security Office (SSO) spent an excessive 7 billion baht to purchase the SKYY9 Centre on Rama IX Road with a claimed appraisal price of just 3 billion baht.
Tweak makes pension payments 'fairer'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2025
» A new formula for the calculation of retirement pensions to ensure fairness among insurers involving Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act was approved yesterday and will take effect on Jan 1.
'Real' digital wallets to debut in Q2
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday reaffirmed that the digital wallet scheme would continue according to the party's election manifesto promise.
Opposition warned not to name Thaksin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/03/2025
» The opposition must revise its position by March 19 and not include any reference to an outsider if it wants the censure debate to happen as scheduled on March 24, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Tuesday.
Dechapol and Supissara exit early at All England
Sports, Published on 12/03/2025
» Mixed doubles players Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran were sent packing in the first round of the US$1.45 million BWF All England Open in Birmingham yesterday.
Cabinet holds off on casino bill for more consideration
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» The cabinet did not take up the casino-entertainment complex bill for deliberation yesterday as expected, pending a public hearing, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Drop in rates gives luxury segment a lift
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/03/2025
» Decreasing interest rates can lift prospective homebuyers' confidence, even in the luxury segment, by enhancing their financial flexibility and encouraging strategic wealth management decisions.
Government waits to pick new peace chief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» A new peace negotiation team chief will not be appointed until a comprehensive strategic plan for the restive southern provinces is finalised, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday.
Cabinet okays B1.7bn to ease bills
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of 1.7 billion baht to support measures to reduce electricity bills for 21 million vulnerable citizens from January to April.
SET in the doldrums
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2025
» When the SET index rebounded by about 1% last Friday to finish above 1,200 points after the bourse discussed a series of measures following talks with the Finance Ministry to revive investor confidence, some market observers expected the gains might extend into the upcoming weeks.