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6 months on, is Prabowo’s free meals programme living up to its lofty promises?
Read more: 6 months on, is Prabowo’s free meals programme living up to its lofty promises?Indonesia’s free meals programme was touted as a potential driver of local economic growth and job creation. But the promise is far from realised, say economists, health experts and small local businesses.
Thailand
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Post-poll power plays face danger
Read more: Post-poll power plays face dangerMore than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
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Jeeno in driver’s seat for final round in Pattaya
Read more: Jeeno in driver’s seat for final round in PattayaHometown favourite Jeeno Thitikul stands alone in first place heading into the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, after a solid six-under par 66 on Saturday.
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Call for longer leases to boost home ownership
Read more: Call for longer leases to boost home ownershipThree real estate associations have asked the next government to extend the lease period for residential properties from 30 years to 60 years, as a new generation of potential homebuyers can no longer afford to purchase them.
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SCG expecting next 12 months to pose challenges
Read more: SCG expecting next 12 months to pose challengesSET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG) is bracing for what it calls a “tiring year” over the next 12 months, with challenges ranging from economic uncertainties to a political vacuum.
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Co-payment data analytics system proves useful
Read more: Co-payment data analytics system proves usefulThe Finance Ministry, which operates the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, has employed a data analytics system to analyse suspicious transactions and identify activities that do not comply with the programme’s conditions.
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6 months on, is Prabowo’s free meals programme living up to its lofty promises?
Read more: 6 months on, is Prabowo’s free meals programme living up to its lofty promises?Indonesia’s free meals programme was touted as a potential driver of local economic growth and job creation. But the promise is far from realised, say economists, health experts and small local businesses.
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B40 daily flat fare approved for Red and Purple lines
Read more: B40 daily flat fare approved for Red and Purple linesBangkok commuters will be able to take unlimited rides on the Red and Purple electric train lines for a flat daily rate of 40 baht starting on Dec 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.
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Legality of Thai-US rare earths deal challenged
Read more: Legality of Thai-US rare earths deal challengedThe Palang Pracharath Party, a coalition partner, has called for a legal review of the legitimacy of a Thai-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth minerals.
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Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’
Read more: Rare earths deal ‘could strain Thai-China ties’An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).