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Cabinet Maintains Public Debt at 64.02 Percent of GDP.

Bangkok: Public debt has been reported at 64.02 percent of the country’s GDP, as the Cabinet remains committed to managing the nation’s financial obligations within the framework of fiscal discipline. Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, stated that the Cabinet has acknowledged the latest report on public debt status in accordance with the Public Debt Management Act,

Thailand-Germany Sign MOU for Joint Efforts in Energy, Transportation, and Climate.

Bangkok: Eight agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Thai-German Cooperation on Energy, Transport and Climate Change (TGC EMC) to jointly support Thailand in achieving its climate goals. This cooperation aims to unite all agencies so that Thailand can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. According to Thai News Agency,

Cabinet Approves 2,553 Million Baht Flood-Affected Agricultural Rehabilitation Plan.

Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for flood-affected agricultural areas, with a budget allocation of 2,553 million baht for 2025. This initiative aims to support farmers impacted by the 2024 floods through a structured plan managed by the Ministry of Agriculture. The plan is divided into two phases: the immediate rehabilitation of agriculture after the water recedes

Thai Stocks End Morning Session with Gain of 12.02 Points.

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed this morning up 12.02 points. In the morning trading, the index fluctuated up in line with the region, with a high of 1,476.26 points and a low of 1,462.63 points. According to Thai News Agency, the stock market showed resilience as it mirrored regional trends, maintaining an upward trajectory throughout the session. The fluctuations observed were

Prime Minister Orders Allocation of State Land to Small-Scale Residents.

Bangkok: The Prime Minister has directed all government agencies to allocate unused state land to small-scale residents for housing and farming purposes. This initiative aims to provide residents with rights-based property that can be used as collateral for bank loans, along with expediting the disbursement of the 2025 budget to stimulate economic growth. According to Thai News Agency, Jirayu Huangsap,

EEC Expects High-Speed Rail Proposal to Reach Cabinet Next Week.

Bangkok: The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee plans to propose amendments to the concession contract for a high-speed rail project connecting three airports to the Cabinet next week. The project anticipates an investment of 300 billion baht, with construction expected to start in January 2025 and completion targeted for 2029-2030. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General

Comptroller General’s Department to Expedite Welfare Payments for Vulnerable Elderly Groups.

Bangkok: The Comptroller General’s Department has announced measures to expedite the transfer of welfare payments to vulnerable elderly groups, following more than 200,000 unsuccessful payment transfers. Ms. Thiwaporn Phasuk, Deputy Director-General and spokesperson for the department, explained the new guidelines established by the Elderly Fund Management Committee, which address issues affecting the payment process. According to Thai News Agency, the

Ms. Oi Unfazed by Lawyer Tum’s Press Conference After 11-Hour Interrogation.

Bangkok: After an exhaustive 11-hour session of questioning, Ms. Oi emerged to address the media, maintaining her composure and expressing no concern about Lawyer Tum’s scheduled press conference. She stated that the day’s extensive questioning left her with little interest in the details of the press conference. Before departing, she entrusted her lawyer with the task of providing further information,