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'Inexperienced' PM keen to learn water management from Suphan Buri locals
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday that he was willing to learn from politicians and locals of Suphan Buri province, especially their water resource management model put in place by late former PM Banharn Silpa-archa, who had brought prosperity to the province in central Thailand.
Thai govt extends visa-waiver for Indians and Taiwanese until November 11
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
Indian and Taiwanese passport holders will continue to enjoy visa-free entry into Thailand until November 11 for a maximum 30-day stay, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
NBTC tells AIS to compensate customers for service disruption on Friday
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
The telecommunications watchdog has asked for an explanation from Advanced Info Service (AIS) Plc about the breakdown of its mobile telephone and internet services on Friday evening.
SAT says purchase of Euro 2024 football broadcast rights is not its job
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Purchasing of rights to broadcast UEFA European Football Championship matches, also known as Euro 2024, is not the responsibility of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and must therefore be carried out by the private sector, the sport agency said on Friday.
GULF’s core profit grows 13% YoY to THB4.152 billion in Q1/24
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
With a focus on investments in renewable energy, paving the way for the future of Data Center, Cloud, and AI businesses
Misuse, illegal ownership of agricultural land to be tackled
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
The Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) has tasked the governors of 72 provinces with checking the ownership of land allocated by the office for agricultural use to ensure that it is not being misused or illegally owned by parties other than the intended farmers.
Suriya promotes land bridge project to Chinese investors
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
More than 30 Chinese entrepreneurs attended the Thailand Land Bridge Roadshow event hosted by the Thai Transport Ministry on Wednesday in Beijing.
Decade-old stock of rice to be tested before purchase
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
The Defence Ministry said on Thursday that it will perform stringent tests on rice stored under the rice-pledging scheme for 10 years to make sure it is safe for consumption before buying it to serve to military personnel.
Cholnan denies falling out with Pheu Thai after losing Cabinet berth
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
Former public health minister Cholnan Srikaew on Thursday told reporters that he was in good spirits after being recently removed from the cabinet, while also denying rumours of him having problems with the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Suriya: Thai-Chinese high-speed railway on track to open in 2030
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
The Thai-Chinese high-speed railway from Bangkok to Nong Khai is on track to open for public use in 2030, Transport Minister and Deputy PM Suriya Juangroongruangkit said after progress talks with Chinese authorities on Wednesday.
Energy Ministry pitches return of fuel tax collection
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
The Energy Ministry is planning to propose shifting the responsibility for collecting fuel tax as well as for setting the tax ceiling back from the Finance Ministry so it can better control the fuel prices and ease people’s burden.
Why Kritsada Jinavijarana resigned as Deputy Finance Minister
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
In a surprising development after the recent cabinet reshuffle, Deputy Finance Minister Kritsada Jinavijarana on Wednesday tendered his resignation from the Cabinet, although he has been asked to reconsider his decision by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM clamps down on cannabis for recreational use
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday has ordered government agencies to put stricter measures against narcotics in place, including relisting cannabis as a narcotic and only allowing its use for medical and health-related purposes.