Thai woman’s death after being denied sick leave sparks online uproar
The employee, who died while being treated at a hospital in Pak Nam, had told a friend about the difficulty in taking sick leave due to her previous absences.
Flood victims in Thailand to receive maximum $6,892 per household
This money is on top of the 40,000 to 50,000 baht compensation being paid for other cases, such as deaths, PM Paetongtarn's secretary-general Prommin Lertsuridej said.
New Thai Defence Minister vows to review submarine deal, military reshuffle list
Initially, the Royal Thai Navy wanted to purchase three S26T Yuan-class submarines from China for about US$1.06 billion (38.61 billion baht). However, because of budget…
Poll points to lack of confidence in Thai PM Paetongtarn’s government
People were also concerned about ex-PM Thaksin’s role and his impact on the administration.
Exiled, jailed or silenced: Thailand’s youth protest leaders languish under prosecution blitz
This reality comes four years after student protests first broke out across Southeast Asia’s second largest economy – challenging the then military-linked government and…
Thai PM Paetongtarn takes charge, tasks ministries with tackling floods in North
All agencies have been told to prepare data and ensure systematic collaboration to assist people as soon as possible.
Anti-Thaksin movements angered at yet another dynastic government
Activists opposed to the Shinawatra family assuming power are said to be seeking support from General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party.
No ‘economic’ typhoon can be expected from Thailand’s digital wallet scheme, says opposition lawmaker
The 10,000-baht handout scheme, which was introduced as a measure to boost the Thai economy, was a flagship election campaign of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Thai PM’s office revamped for Paetongtarn, ex-deputy PM’s pet fish relocated
The old desk of her predecessor has been replaced with a new one and the furniture has been rearranged. Officials from the Premises, Vehicles and Security Division of the Cabinet…
Debt-structuring expected to feature in Thai PM Paetongtarn’s economic push
The policies will be implemented through state-owned specialised financial institutions, commercial banks, and asset management companies, according to a source.