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Prayut: Central bank agrees to keep policy rate steady

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has told the finance ministry that it will keep its policy rate at the current level to support the economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told reporters on Tuesday.

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Thailand's cabinet approves Civil Partnership Bill

The cabinet has approved the Civil Partnership Bill, which allows same-sex couples to register their partnership, and legal amendments after being vetted by the Council of State.

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30-day visa on arrival for Saudi visitors

The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to allow Saudi Arabian visitors to get an extended 30-day visa on arrival, to help stimulate the economy.

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Prayut denies PPRP leadership aspirations

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday denied a news report that he aspired to take over the leadership of the Palang Pracharath Party from Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Opposition to file censure bid next week

The opposition plans to submit a motion by the end of next week calling for a censure debate, much of which it says will likely target Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five core ministries.

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Tourism minister wants end to Thailand Pass

PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan said he plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to propose at the next meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) an end to the Thailand Pass registration scheme, believing that once it is lifted the number of foreign tourists will…

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People split over Prayut's chance of serving out his 4-year term: poll

Less than half the population are certain Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will be able to complete his full four-year term as prime minister, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Budget bill passes first House test

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha can breathe a sigh of relief for now after the government's 2023 budget bill cleared its first reading in parliament, with some opposition MPs voting in support of the bill.

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Parliament passes B3tn budget bill at first reading

Parliament on Friday passed the first reading of a 3.185 trillion baht draft budget bill for the 2023 fiscal year starting Oct 1, aimed at supporting an economic recovery.

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PM defends military procurement budget

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stood by the Defence Ministry's weapons procurement projects, saying they are essential to boosting national security, after the opposition took aim at the ministry's budget on Thursday.

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Let's focus on students

The tragic death of an underprivileged student in Phatthalung province is shedding light on flaws in the allocation of state budget funds.

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Ruling coalition rift puts 3.2 trillion baht budget at risk

Parliament will put to vote an initial draft of the 3.19 trillion baht annual budget on Thursday, posing a key test to coup-leader-turned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha whose ruling coalition is coming under some strain from internal divisions.

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Prayut, Lao PM agree to partnership

Thailand and Laos have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the forming of a strategic partnership that includes wide-ranging economic and infrastructure development cooperation agreements.

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MP wants House budget talks aired

The House should broadcast live all meetings of sub-committees vetting the 2023 budget bill after it passes its first reading, a Democrat Party MP said on Wednesday.

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Thamanat playing 'high-risk' game

Capt Thamanat Prompow, the former Setthakij Thai secretary-general, is playing a game of "high risk, high return", says former politician and media firebrand Chuwit Kamolvisit.

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PM, opposition clash on budget

The opposition took aim at the 2023 budget bill, saying the government is being held to ransom by coalition parties over budget allocations while Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended it, saying Thailand still enjoys financial and foreign reserve strengths.

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Road safety a state of mind

A new week and another campaign launched to try and drive down road accidents and deaths.

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'Textile Day' to honour Queen Sirikit

Aug 12 has been declared National Thai Textile Day to coincide with the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother who led efforts to modernise the domestic textile industry.

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PM set to back B3tn budget

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is ready to defend the government's 3.18-trillion-baht 2023 budget bill in the three-day House debate starting on Tuesday, said deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek on Sunday.

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Adios, amigos: Bkk sends signal to govt

The results of Bangkok gubernatorial and councillor elections on May 22 have dealt a serious blow to the government of Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha and the two coalition parties, the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and Democrat Party.

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Minnows deny plot to kill budget bill

In the event the 2023 budget bill is voted down in the coming three-day House debate, the government will likely dissolve the House, which will inevitably result in the deliberation of the two draft laws required for a new general election being suspended, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Licking its post-poll wounds, PPRP faces downgrade to 'medium' status

The results of the gubernatorial race and the city council election on May 22 are troubling developments for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) with political analysts agreeing the ruling party is unlikely to repeat its 2019 poll success in Bangkok.

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Japan business chiefs inform Prayut of visit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomed an announcement on Friday that representatives from the Japan Business Federation will travel to Thailand to explore cooperation and investment opportunities.

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NGOs need local support

The Prayut Chan-o-cha government needs to pay heed to activists' calls to drop a bill that seeks to curtail non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

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Prawit refuses to be drawn on Thamanat

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday sidestepped questions about whether Thamanat Prompow's Setthakij Thai Party will support the Prayut Chan-o-cha government during the next censure debate.

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