The Latest Breaking News from Santi Promphat

PPRP expects to hold ground in city

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) aims to capture at least a dozen House seats in Bangkok in the next election, the same number it won in the previous poll.

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2023

Somkid to rejoin PPRP

Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak, chairman of the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP), will move to the Palang Pracharath Party to strengthen the PPRP's economic team, sources said.

Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2023

Fiscal status unfazed by continued tax discount

The Finance Ministry is confident the cabinet's decision to extend the diesel excise tax cut by another four months will not affect the country's fiscal status as net revenue collection for fiscal 2023 is expected to exceed the target, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Santi favours updated railway contract

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat supports revising the contract for the high-speed railway linking three airports to take into account the impact from Covid-19 outbreaks on the bid winner, a Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group-led consortium.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023

Cabinet approves transaction tax on securities trades

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a financial transaction tax on securities trades on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), ending a three-decade waiver, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 29, 2022

22m citizens apply for welfare

More than 22 million Thais have registered for state welfare cards, with many of them thought to be suffering from economic hardships caused by the pandemic, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022

Prayut's future still under wraps after report of crucial meeting

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political future remained under wraps on Tuesday, with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022

PPRP introduces 6 potential candidates

The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has expressed confidence in its popularity, introducing six potential candidates to run for MP seats in the northern region in the next general election.

Bangkok Post · Oct 6, 2022

B48bn welfare card boost

At least 48 billion baht will be spent to subsidise the next round of the state welfare card project for low-income earners as the government has approved additional measures to ease people's living costs amid soaring prices.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16, 2022

Vote buying does not ensure success

Vote buying in parliament is an ugly form of dirty politics which normally rears its head during a censure debate, especially on the last day, before a vote is to be taken.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31, 2022