PM urges state energy firm to invest in Thai startups, Sri Lanka’s solar farm
PM Srettha, in his capacity as finance minister, invited state energy firm, PTT, CEO and board chairman, to the Government House and discussed investment opportunities.
JKN sells 50% of Miss Universe shares to Legacy Holding Group USA
JKN acquired the Miss Universe pageant in 2022 for US$20 million. The company had planned to use the pageant to expand its global media business.
Thailand’s digital wallet handout delayed amid NACC evaluation, not cancelled: Deputy finance minister
The NACC subcommittee had reportedly compiled opinions from various economic agencies, concluding that the current economic situation does not warrant a massive 500-billion-baht…
Democrat leader claims moves to persecute him over pork smuggling case
Addressing reporters, Democrat party leader Chalermchai clarified that while former secretary Somkiart is a relative, the relationship is not as close as portrayed by some media…
Digital wallet still in limbo as no decisions reached at PM, BOT chief’s meeting
The Council of State said the borrowing can be done only if the economic situation is in a dire enough state to warrant it when asked whether the government could enact a bill to…
Senators seek to grill government over digital wallet scheme, Thaksin’s ‘privilege’
Senator Direkrit Jenkrongtham said the general debate would be a good opportunity for the government to clear public doubts on these issues.
Three Pheu Thai ministers to vacate House seats for waiting-list candidates
Commerce Minister Phumtham ruled out rumours of the three bolting the party and said their resignation was mainly because they wanted to devote their time to ministerial work.
Talk of royal pardon sparks rumours of Yingluck return
Despite being acquitted in one case, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra still faces a five-year jail sentence if she returns to Thailand in the footsteps of her brother,…
Spending 10.5 billion baht to write new charter not worth it: Thai senator
Speaking at a Senate meeting, Senator Somchai argued against the need for a new charter, saying that the current Constitution had already garnered 16 million votes in a previous…
Move Forward MP Rukchanok found guilty of lese majesty, jailed for six years
Move Forward Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon said he would seek her release on bail pending an appeal against the ruling.