Thai Government to Roll Out 10,000 Baht Cash Payments in Digital Wallet Scheme
National —
On September 9th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai revealed details about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, set to be discussed at the first Cabinet meeting on September 17th.
Phumtham...
10,000 Baht Rollout Could Spark Recovery in Slumping Restaurant Sales
National —
On September 9th, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, expressed concern over the continued slump in consumer spending in the restaurant industry, with overall sales falling below 50%.
Thaniwan...
Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel
National —
On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...
Thai Royal Command Issued: Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet Takes Shape
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On September 4th, 2024, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal command appointing new ministers under the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
His Royal Majesty the King, Maha Vajiralongkorn, endorsed the...
Acting Deputy PM Confirms New Cabinet List Ready for Submission
National —
At 8:50 AM on September 3rd, 2024, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, standing in for the Prime Minister, stated that the Cabinet list, prepared by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is ready and...
Bhumjaithai Party Advocates for Full Cannabis Legalization in Thai Coalition Policies
National —
At 5:30 PM on September 2nd, 2024, Chaichanok Chidchob, the Bhumjaithai Party Secretary-General, and the party's executive committee held a press conference to announce their stance on six key policies.
Chaichanok revealed that Bhumjaithai,...
Acting Deputy PM Aims for Swift Completion of New Thai Cabinet Review by Mid...
National —
On August 31st, 2024, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, standing in for the Prime Minister, provided an update on the vetting process for the ministers in the "Paetongtarn 1" Cabinet.
This follows...
Thailand Tightens Controls on Substandard Imports to Protect the Local Market
National —
On August 28th, 2024, Phumtham Wechayachai, the Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, held a crucial meeting aimed at tackling the issue of substandard and low-priced imported goods flooding the Thai...
Pheu Thai Rules Out Coalition with Palang Pracharath, Eyes New Partners
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On August 27th, 2024, Sorawong Thienthong, MP for Sa Kaeo and Secretary-General of the Pheu Thai Party, gave an interview following the party's executive committee meeting.
Sorawong conveyed the concerns of Pheu Thai...
Former Thai PM Thaksin Visits Flood-Hit Chiang Rai, Calls for Comprehensive Water Management Solutions
Chiang Rai —
On August 27th, 2024, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra visited flood victims at the Emergency Response Command Center in Thoeng District, Chiang Rai.
According to Thai national media, Thaksin met with locals who...
