National News Bureau of Thailand
7m Social Security benefit holders sign up for new COVID-19 payout
The government’s latest payout campaign for workers registered with Social Security already has 7.1 million applicants since registration opening. The Social Security Office is now providing assistance to persons facing issues with their application, and is set to assist with appeals ahead of schedule.The Social ...
NNT Reporter
Finance Ministry Expects 10Million to Register for New Relief Scheme
The Finance Ministry expects 10 million people to register for its latest relief effort through a new scheme.Fiscal Policy Office acting director-general Kulaya Tantitemit said as of Saturday, about 7 million people had registered with the government’s Rao Chana (“We Win”) economic relief scheme.She said ...
NNT Reporter
Public Debt Will Not Exceed 60% by 2025
Thailand’s public debt will not exceed the 60% ceiling rate by 2025 if there is no more borrowing for COVID-19 management.Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said the government expects to manage the fresh outbreak and there is sufficient capital in government coffers to cushion the impact.He ...
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CCSA sets up new criteria & color coding for provinces for COVID-19 control as situation improves
According to Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved new criteria and color coding for provinces as the situation has improved in some areas.Maximum control (Maroon): Samut SakhonHigh control (Red): Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, NonthaburiMedium control (Orange): Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, ...
Suwit Rattiwan
NESDC explains economic and social restoration with 1-trillion-baht loan
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has explained the undertaking of economic and social rehabilitation under a 1-trillion-baht loan decree.In response to many sides commenting that disbursement of the funds was slow, the NESDC Deputy Secretary-General, Danucha Pichayanan, said today the council serves ...
MNRE to nominate Ranong mangrove forest area for "natural world heritage" status
May 10 has been declared National Mangrove Forest Day and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has been preparing to nominate Ranong’s mangrove forest area natural world heritage status.Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said that the Cabinet has designated May 10 ...
Supawadee Wangsri
MOPH develops reusable PPE
Medical workers who are at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic face the highest risk of infection. Personal Protective Equipment or PPE is essential to protect themselves against the virus, however it can only be used once. Now, the Ministry of Public Health ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Commerce Ministry reduces prices of 3,025 items
The Ministry of Commerce has continuously reduced commodity prices, to help reduce Thai citizens’ cost of living during the COVID-19 outbreak.Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce said the commodity price reductions are a form of continuous aid from the ministry, in ...
Sirakij Pornbanggird
Thailand eyes food export opportunities amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The drought disaster that started in late 2019, plus COVID-19 pandemic, have caused a major slowdown of the Thai economy. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) is now promoting more employment in the agricultural sector, while looking into opportunities for food exports during this ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
NHSO agrees to add COVID-19 to national healthcare
The board of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has approved the inclusion COVID-19 in its health care coverage program which covers all stages from prevention to medical rehabilitation.The NHSO has approved the inclusion of COVID-19 in its health care program which covers prevention, awareness ...
Supawadee Wangsri