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Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Pheu Thai sticks to digital wallet plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2024
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet project faces uncertainty after the removal of the previous cabinet, but the Pheu Thai Party is committed to advocating for its flagship policy in the next government, said caretaker Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Move Forward Party submits 3 bills for reform
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday submitted three charter amendment bills seeking to mitigate the impact of the military regime's orders, prevent future coups and abolish the junta-backed 20-year national strategy.
Young boy dies after 'punishment run'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2024
» A seven-year-old student has died after being forced to run around a field as punishment for failing to wear a full Boy Scout uniform.
Budget increase bill passes 1st hearing
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2024
» A supplementary bill which seeks to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht to partially fund the government's digital wallet handout scheme sailed through its first reading in the House of Representatives late on Wednesday.
Fertiliser subsidy hurts farmers, say MPs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2024
» Many government and opposition MPs have strongly objected to a cabinet-approved fertiliser subsidy programme costing 30 billion baht and intended to help 4.68 million rice farmers, saying it must be revised.
Public 'misled' on park land
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2024
» A House committee on Wednesday urged the government to clarify why it is allegedly misinforming the public regarding land disputes involving about 265,286 rai of land in Thap Lan National Park.
PM defends budget top-up to fund handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» Increasing the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht is crucial to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, as he proposed a supplementary budget bill to the House to help fund the digital wallet scheme.
Pressure mounts to certify Senate poll results
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/07/2024
» Political pundits and Senate election winners are calling on the Election Commission (EC) to officially endorse the 200 election winners in order to prevent the existing appointed Senate from remaining in place.
Design centres in 10 provinces to spread soft power
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2024
» The Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) will be expanded in 10 provinces in a bid to elevate the country’s soft power on the global stage, according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development.