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Suriya promotes land bridge project to Chinese investors
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
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
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.Energy Ministry pitches return of fuel tax collection
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
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
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.Minister hopes to turn Thai arms industry into key economic driver
Minister hopes to turn Thai arms industry into key economic driver
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said he has been acting as a salesman for Thailand’s defence industry, by presenting, promoting and endorsing locally made defence products during his trips overseas.Thaksin’s talks with Myanmar rebel groups ‘will cause confusion’
Thaksin’s talks with Myanmar rebel groups ‘will cause confusion’
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The House committee on national security and border affairs has said it will investigate the case of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra reportedly holding talks with resistance groups in Myanmar.Thailand tackles electric vehicle disposal amid market boom
Thailand tackles electric vehicle disposal amid market boom
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
As Thailand’s electric vehicle market booms due to government subsidies, the proper disposal of end-of-life vehicles (ELV) is increasingly crucial to minimise environmental impact and maximise reuse of remaining components.Credit card debt soars to 550 billion baht
Credit card debt soars to 550 billion baht
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Non-performing loans (NPL) from credit cards in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 64 billion baht, an increase of 14.6% year on year, following the raising of minimum monthly payments from 5% to 8% of the amount on January 1, the National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported on Tuesday.Thailand and Vietnam battle it out for rice export ranking
Thailand and Vietnam battle it out for rice export ranking
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Thailand and Vietnam are racing for second place as the world’s top rice exporter this year, as India, although still in first place, could see a significant drop in rice exports year on year due to internal policies, the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) said on Tuesday.Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 provinces
Rain, heavy at times, to affect 54 provinces
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Much of Thailand will again experience thundershowers with gusty winds and isolated heavy rains on Wednesday due to the confluence of southeasterly and southerly winds prevailing over the upper part of the country, the Thai Meteorological Department said this morning.Modern technology used to deter crop burning
Modern technology used to deter crop burning
TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2024
Satellite imagery and data visualisation software have become important tools that enabled agricultural buyer Bangkok Produce Merchandising Plc (BKP) to buy produce from plantations that do not contribute to air pollution problems.