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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
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Pressure rises over barcodes
Read more: Pressure rises over barcodesA legal expert from the People’s Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.
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Subdued Loy Krathong tipped to generate B6.5bn in tourism revenue
Read more: Subdued Loy Krathong tipped to generate B6.5bn in tourism revenueThe Loy Krathong festival on Wednesday will generate about 6.54 billion baht in tourism revenue, with about 1.91 million Thai tourists expected to participate nationwide, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Thai govt steps up online scam fight
Read more: Thai govt steps up online scam fightFour key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Read more: Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace planPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to a four-point peace framework amid concerns over delays in landmine clearance along the Cambodian border.
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Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border: officials
Read more: Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border: officialsThailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions following last week’s signing of an extended truce, Thai…
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PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Read more: PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to ThailandPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
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9 Chinese nationals arrested in Trat, suspected links to scam operations
Read more: 9 Chinese nationals arrested in Trat, suspected links to scam operationsTRAT: Police in Khlong Yai district on Sunday arrested nine Chinese men believed to be connected to the KK Park cybercrime compound, after finding them hiding at a beachfront resort and allegedly preparing to flee Thailand by boat.