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Study shows most Thai people live hand to mouth
Nearly half of Thailand’s citizens aged 18-65 are spending everything they earn on monthly bills and living expenses, leaving them with nothing to put aside as savings. A study carried out by GoBear, an international financial comparison site, reveals that the highest percentage of people ...
May Taylor
GISTDA and partner educate farmers on reserving rice harvesters
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Mahasarakham provincial commerce office have held a workshop educating local farmers on how to use a mobile application to reserve rice harvesters.Keep watching ...
Commerce Ministry sets 4 clear strategies to boost export market
The Commerce Ministry has come up with four strategies to boost export next year, including plans to expand existing major markets, namely the US, European Union, Japan, China and Asean.Somdej Susomboon, acting director-general of the Commerce Ministry’s Department of International Trade Promotion, said the second ...
The Nation Reporter
'Defence' budget under attack
The opposition attacked government spending plans for favouring the Defence Ministry and imposing “ineffective” economic stimulus measures, as three days of debate on the budget bill began in the House on Thursday.Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended the budget in its first reading, insisting national security ...
Aekarach Sattaburuth
Bangkok urges people to refrain from littering Chao Phraya River
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has geared up its efforts to restore clear water in the Chao Phraya River by urging riverside residents to refrain from littering, promoting the nomination of the river as a cultural heritage.Keep watching ...
Analyst: Government's stimulus measures boost economic growth by 3%
An analyst has indicated that the government’s ‘taste, shop, spend’ campaign boosted domestic spending, amid the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China and the local flood disaster.Keep watching ...
Govt proposes new taxes on salty, processed food
A new tax on salty foods will target frozen products, canned foods and instant noodles, the Excise Department says. However, seasonings such as fish sauce, soy sauce and salt will be exempted.Department director-general Patchara Anuntasilpa said the agency is working with the Public Health Ministry ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Protesting temp workers win better job security
The Education Ministry on Wednesday bowed to pressure from temporary employees of the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec), agreeing to employ them under an old hiring system widely seen to offer better remuneration and greater job security.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Bangkok readies for Asean Summit
Thailand is preparing to welcome the leaders of 10 Asean nations and their dialogue partners, including US President Donald Trump — if he decides to come to the Asean Summit himself.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and Chinese Prime Minister Li ...
Mongkol Bangprapa
Joint panel to push adoption of digital tech
The Council of Digital Economy and Society, in a joint effort with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and the Board of Trade of Thailand, will set up a working panel to help private companies adopt digital technology, said FTI chairman Supant Mongkolsuthree after meeting ...
The Nation Reporter