Economic
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The Treasury will increase funds for welfare cards on April 13th, providing assistance with fuel costs for taxis and transportation services for 42 days.
The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a package to alleviate the impact of the energy crisis on the public. This includes increasing welfare card payments to 400 baht, starting April 13, 69; providing fuel subsidies for public transport users for 42 days, starting April 20, 69; and a co-payment-interest loan program for farmers. -
Travel during Songkran and get a tax refund! Financial and tax management tips for Gen Z & Millennials.
For the long Songkran holiday in 2569, young working professionals who constitute over 98% of the boutique travel market are planning their spending, and it's not just about fun. -
The Cabinet approved a central budget of 7,742 million baht to help the public cope with rising energy prices.
The Cabinet approved a central budget of 7,742 million baht to help the public cope with rising energy prices. This includes 6,023 million baht for vulnerable groups, 1,458 million baht for transportation and contracting businesses, and 261 million baht to alleviate the cost of living. -
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stormed Government House to demand that the government address the rising fuel prices, as the increased cost of living is affecting the public.
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) is scheduled to rally in front of Government House this morning to submit its demands regarding oil policy to the Cabinet, hoping to demand solutions to the soaring energy prices and cost of living that are affecting the public. -
The Ministry of Finance is proposing a special cabinet meeting to help the public cope with the oil price crisis, including boosting welfare card top-ups and supporting the transportation sector.
A special cabinet meeting is scheduled to consider measures to mitigate the impact of the oil price crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict. This follows a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to increase the welfare card allowance by 100 baht, while the Ministry of Transport requested 1.6 billion baht to assist transport operators. The Budget Bureau also proposed criteria for transferring funds back to the central budget to prepare for an energy crisis. -
Songkran 2569: Have fun, but don't break the bank! A look at the legal risks that water-splashing enthusiasts need to know!
Examining the criminal penalties and civil damages when water splashing becomes a violation of rights; an update on laws regarding applying powder and indecent acts. -
Good news for Songkran! The Fuel Oil and Gasoline Regulatory Commission (FOC) has cut the prices of all types of diesel and gasoline by up to 6 baht, effective April 11.
To ease the impact of Songkran, the Oil and Gasoline Regulatory Commission (OIC) has cut the prices of all types of diesel and gasoline by up to 6 baht, reflecting the true global oil price. -
Finance Minister unveils 4T plan to boost GDP to 3%, highlighting Hometown Tax and old car trade-in program.
Finance Minister unveils 4T plan to boost Thailand's GDP growth beyond 3%, proposing ideas such as a Hometown Tax to distribute development to local areas and a trade-in program for old cars to support a low-carbon society. The plan, to be submitted to the Cabinet on April 11th, includes adding funds to the state welfare card and providing 3 soft loans... -
The Comptroller General's Department has extended the price ceiling for diesel fuel, used to calculate the median price, to no more than 69.99 baht per liter.
The Comptroller General's Department has extended the "diesel price ceiling" used in calculating the median price by 19 baht, to a maximum of 69.99 baht per liter. This ceiling will be used to calculate the median price for construction projects, reflecting actual costs. -
The Social Security Office is enhancing the security of its e-Self Service, requiring identity verification through ThaiD.
It's started! The Social Security Office is upgrading the security of its e-Self Service, mandating identity verification through ThaiD, and preparing to develop alternative channels for users with limited technological access.
