Ministry allocates 50 million baht for tourist insurance scheme
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has allocated a budget of 50 million baht for the fiscal year 2024 to provide assistance to foreign tourists in the event of death or…
Thaksin due to be released from jail on Sunday due to old age and health issues
Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be released this Sunday, as he is on the latest list of 930 prisoners granted parole, according to Justice Minister Tawee…
Pheu Thai will abandon digital wallet scheme according to former Finance Minister Korn
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Korn said the project – a flagship campaign policy for Pheu Thai – will not win support from coalition partners and will meet many…
Almost 100 Senators demand answers from Government on topics such as Thaksin and the digital wallet scheme
Led by Seree Suwanpanont, the group submitted the motion on Monday to Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai. Several notable senators accompanied Seree, including Jetn Sirathranont, Somchai Swangkarn, Chalao Puangmalai and Thawil…
Thai families told to have more kids
The government is pushing for a new national agenda: trying to convince and incentivize more Thais to procreate. In the words of Health Department Director General Atchara Nitiapinyasakul warns on…
Opposition leader says 2024 budget does not address the actual problems
On Wednesday, the first of the two days allocated for the first reading of the budget bill, Chaithawat said the proposed expenditures under the 2024 budget bill were not planned…
Public prosecurors charge Thai Senator Upakit with money laundering and drug trafficking
Public prosecutors also slapped charges of possessing the illicit drug ketamine for sale, involvement in money laundering while serving as a senator, association with a transnational criminal organisation in committing…
Korn resigns as leader of Chart Pattana Kla in unexpected announcement
Former leader of the Chart Pattana Kla party, Korn Chatikavanij, has formally left the party, effective Wednesday. In his Facebook post following his resignation, which was delivered in writing to…
Thai Government to give 10% pay rise to all state employees
The pay rise will take effect in May after the fiscal 2024 budget bill is enacted by April next year. The hike will ensure a starting salary of 18,000 baht…
NORTH KOREA SUSPENDS AGREEMENT AFTER SATELLITE LAUNCHED AND RETORES TROOPS AT BORDER
North Korea has said it will move more troops and military equipment to the border with South Korea, and will no longer be bound by a 2018 joint military accord…