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The Finance Ministry on Thursday accepted a proposal from an industry grouping that that will see the long-term fund (LTF) emerge with a new name as the sustainable equity fund (SEF) offering increased tax-reduction benefits for green investments.

Junta champion Paiboon Nititawan on Thursday proposed that the military-appointed Senate be authorised to pass the national budget bill in order to avoid political deadlock.

A PRIVY councillor suggested yesterday that the government take a medical approach toward tackling drug problems instead of resorting to criminal proceedings.

Former reformer and founder of the People’s Reform Party, Paiboon Nititawan, has submitted a request to the junta for the party to proceed with a meeting. In doing so, he has become the first to ask for the junta’s permission in regard to administrative work for a new political party.

People’s Reform Party founder Paiboon Nititawan on Monday warned Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who recently declared that he was now a politician, to maintain his neutrality by staying away from any party membership or party lists of three proposed PMs.

Former junta-appointed reformer Paiboon Nititawan on Thursday praised PM General Prayut Chan-o-cha for coming out as a politician, a move he saw as alleviating hatred against military people in the political arena.

A FAMILIAR face linked to the ruling junta, Paiboon Nititawan’s agenda seems clear but at the same time conflicting.

The founder of the People’s Reform Party, Paiboon Nititawan, has said he will submit proposals to National Legislative Assembly (NLA) President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to create exemptions regarding the political party law, including provisions for a primary round of voting.

Three new Privy Councillors linked to the NCPO, including ex-Justice minister Paiboon, who was tough on lese majeste.

JUSTICE MINISTER GENERAL Paiboon Koomchaya yesterday ordered the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to join police in arresting Pathum Thani-based Wat Dhammakaya abbot Phra Dhammachayo, saying the monk is not above the law.

JUSTICE Minister General Paiboon Koomchaya has instructed the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to issue a letter of recommendation in support of a renewed attempt by a well-known orator to secure a US visa.

JUSTICE MINISTER Paiboon Koomchaya yesterday said he had signed letters to be sent to seven foreign countries where 19 Thai fugitives wanted on lese majeste charges were staying in the latest attempt to force their return to Thailand.