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Pheu Thai shelves digital cash plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2023
» Pheu Thai's digital wallet scheme will be shelved for the time being to make way for the social welfare policies of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to the party's secretary-general, Paopoom Rojanasakul.
MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2022
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.
Business chiefs unite for green future
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2022
» The CEOs of five of Thailand’s leading businesses have stressed the need for companies of all sizes to contribute more to environmental protection, saying it is now the norm in development and sustainability practice.
Bill to allow small distilleries passes first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/06/2022
» The House passed the first reading of a bill that will allow small-scale distillers, by 178 votes to 137, on Wednesday night.
Explainer: Moving to curb pump prices
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/06/2022
» Lowering the gross refining margin is a top priority for the government.
Daily wage hike won't be a sharp one
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/06/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin on Thursday assured the minimum daily wage will increase this year, although he said the hike won't be a sharp one in order to protect businesses which are still reeling from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
It's a slow recovery ahead
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/05/2022
» Thailand's economy is showing signs of improvement this year with predicted slow yet sustainable growth if all involved pitch in to help, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
Cabinet to review bill on small distilleries
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2022
» MPs on Wednesday voted to let the cabinet examine a bill seeking to liberalise liquor production and allow small-scale producers to enter the market.
MP says casinos are safe bet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2022
» Known to be one of the most vocal proponents of legalising casinos, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, leader of Thai Local Power Party, is not just pushing for the relaxation of long-standing laws to get a casino-entertainment project off the ground. He is also setting his sights on online gambling and the duty-free business.
PTT 'can't subsidise diesel'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/11/2021
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has rejected calls to divert profits from national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc to subsidise diesel prices.