Opposition sees “no future” for Thailand in government’s budget
 

Opposition leader Chaitawat Tulaton

Leading opposition MPs have expressed their disappointment in the government’s FY2024 budget, claiming that the financial allocations do not reflect the government’s policies and the bulk of the budget is allocated to the fixed expenditures of the various ministries, with little left over for the public benefit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316008-opposition-sees-“no-future”-for-thailand-in-government’s-budget/

 

New digs ready for PM Srettha at Government House

 

 

A room on the second floor of the Thai Khu Fah building in the Government House compound has been renovated and refurnished, ready to serve as a residence for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316009-new-digs-ready-for-pm-srettha-at-government-house/

 

Govt Implements Euro 5 Standards for Automotive Industry

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Industry on Monday enforced Euro 5 standards for small-sized diesel engine vehicles, and large vehicles, including pick-up trucks, buses, and trucks, both gasoline and diesel-powered.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316017-govt-implements-euro-5-standards-for-automotive-industry/

PM Proposes 3.48 Trillion Baht Budget to Parliament

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced the 3.48 trillion baht budget bill for 2024 as the three-day debate began on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316016-pm-proposes-348-trillion-baht-budget-to-parliament/

 

PM confident 2024 budget will improve the Thai economy

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presented the government’s 3.48 trillion baht budget bill to the House of Representatives today, saying that he is confident it will stimulate tourism and improve the national economy, while assuring that taxpayers’ money will be spent efficiently.

 

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One person tests positive for meth at Phuket’s Ratsada Pier

 

PHOTO: Facebook/ปชส. จังหวัดภูเก็ต

 

In the follow up to last weekend’s fatal crash of a speedboat as it was heading out of Koh Maiton, officials have conducted snap drug tests at both the Chalong Pier and Ratsada Pier.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316018-one-person-tests-positive-for-meth-at-phuket’s-ratsada-pier/

 

Move Forward leader calls budget bill a major disappointment

 

Move Forward party leader Chaithawat Tulathon (FILE)

 

Move Forward party leader Chaithawat Tulathon has described the government’s budget bill as “old wine in a new bottle” which lacks objectives, strategy, prioritisation and organisation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316023-move-forward-leader-calls-budget-bill-a-major-disappointment/

 

Wheelchair-bound Woman in Pattaya Falls Victim to Heartless Thief

 

 

A disabled woman in Pattaya fell victim to a heartless thief who stole her electric handcycle on December 31st, 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316026-wheelchair-bound-woman-in-pattaya-falls-victim-to-heartless-thief/

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