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Thai govt agency helping neighbouring countries fight Covid-19

January 07, 2021

Thailand is using digital technology and communication channels to help neighbouring countries combat Covid-19.

7-Eleven delivery staff saves client’s life in Bangkok

September 29, 2020

“Clients are not gods, clients are family,” said 7-Eleven delivery staff Sumonsri Pengthab after saving a client who had collapsed in front of her.

Govt urged to launch long-term packages instead of handouts to help public, business

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The private sector is calling on the government to launch long-term packages instead of relying on short-term handouts to help businesses, especially since up to 3 million people are expected to lose their jobs soon.

Tens of thousands of Bt5,000 relief payments still unclaimed

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

About 56,000 people eligible for the government’s Bt5,000 relief payments have still not applied ahead of the scheme’s expiry on September 30, according to the Finance Ministry.

Trump rejects aid for states, Postal Service

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Thursday said he opposes both election aid for states and an emergency bailout for the U.S. Postal Service because he wants to restrict how many Americans can vote by mail, putting at risk the nation's ability to administer the Nov. 3 elections.

ADB injects $1.5bn loan to aid Thai Covid-19 recovery

TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is loaning Thailand Bt46.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) to combat the impact of Covid-19.

Govt targeting low-income people with more financial aid

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

The Finance Ministry is collaborating with state-owned Specialised Financial Institutions (SFIs) to create new aid measures for the public and businesses affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.

Thai tycoons loosen purse strings to help mitigate impact of Covid-19

SUNDAY, MAY 03, 2020

Nine of the country's richest business magnates have pledged projects worth billions of baht in response to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's plea to them for contributions to rebuild the economy following the Covid-19 crisis.

Software sifts through 28.8 million applicants, finds only 16 million eligible for handout

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

Within a month, 28.8 million people registered for the government’s Bt5,000 cash handout, though Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana insists that the total number of applicants stands at 24 million and the remaining 4.8 million had been added due to a technical error.

Republicans, Democrats warn of coming financial calamity as Trump puts partisan spin on aid

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

WASHINGTON - As states across the country see their budgets decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, attempts by President Donald Trump and top Republican lawmakers to paint the issue in partisan terms have been directly challenged by a growing cast of voices from across the political spectrum.

Aid packages distributed to thousands in Khon Kaen district

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020

About 3,000 residents of Ban Haet district in Khon Kaen province queued up in the early hours of Sunday to collect aid packages and cash assistance.

Give Bt5,000 to everyone: Thai Labour Party

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020

More than 20 Thai Labour Party members gathered in front of the Finance Ministry, demanding that the government extend the Bt5,000 handouts to everyone.

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