March 18, 2025

Warning: Financial Central Act Destroys Trust in BOT and Thailand’s Financial System

Bangkok: “PPRP” has issued a cautionary statement to the government, indicating that the proposed central financial law could severely undermine the credibility of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the nation’s financial stability, potentially enabling political entities to manipulate monetary supply at will. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former Minister of Finance and current co-chairman of

Chulaphan Highlights Strategy for Managing Bad Debts Aligned with Finance Ministry’s Guidelines

Bangkok: “Chulaphan” outlines the strategy for acquiring bad debts to aid in resolving the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) issue, thereby reintegrating individuals into the economic system. This approach aligns with the Ministry of Finance’s current guidelines, which already include mechanisms to support those who consistently pay their debts. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chulaphan Amornvivat, Deputy Minister of Finance, discussed

Prime Minister Enjoys Leisurely Walk with Children Before Party Meeting

Bangkok: The Prime Minister took her daughter and son for a walk on the lawn of the Thai Building before entering the Pheu Thai Party meeting. According to Thai News Agency, before Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, traveled to the Pheu Thai Party to join the weekly meeting with MPs, she spent some time with her children. The Prime

Cabinet Approves Budget for Student Loan Fund to Support Education

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved the 2025 budget to support the Student Loan Fund by providing educational loans to students. This initiative aims to promote education by covering tuition and living expenses for students during the first semester of the 2025 academic year, with lending set to commence in April 2025. According to Thai News Agency, the Cabinet’s decision follows

PM Joins Pheu Thai Party, Admits Excitement Over Censure Probe

Bangkok: The Prime Minister recently joined the Pheu Thai Party, expressing a mixture of anticipation and excitement ahead of the upcoming censure debate. In a meeting with the party, the Prime Minister inquired if “Cholnan-Sutin” or any other party members would like to assist him in preparing for the debate. He acknowledged feeling excited about being questioned and urged MPs

Governor of EXAT Attends Funeral Chanting for Construction Accident Victim

Pathum Thani: The Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, participated in the Abhidhamma chanting ceremony for Mr. Narakorn Yueyen, an engineer who died when a construction beam collapsed on the elevated bridge on Rama III-Dao Khanong. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Surachet attended the ceremony at funeral hall 1, Wat Bang Phun, Pathum Thani

Minister Sends Fisheries Chief to Negotiate with Farmers Amid Black-Chinned Tilapia Crisis

Bangkok: The Minister of Agriculture has dispatched the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries to engage in negotiations with aquaculture farmers protesting the outbreak of the black-chinned tilapia in 19 provinces. Approximately 200 farmer representatives gathered at the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) and planned to march to the Government House, urging authorities to recognize their plight and hold those

Prime Minister Dismisses Reports of Conflict Over Durian Exports to China

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has denied any conflict between the Ministers of Commerce and Agriculture over the issue of durian exports to China. This statement came in response to inquiries about a reported argument during a recent cabinet meeting. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, attended the weekly Pheu Thai Party MP meeting accompanied by