Bidders interested in buying Thai government's 10-year rice

Bidders interested in buying Thai government's 10-year rice

A total of eight companies have shown their interests in participating in the government’s 10-year rice auction, according to the Thai Ministry of Commerce's spokesmen Wittayakorn Maneenetr.
Thai government eyes power subsidy for low-income earners

Thai government eyes power subsidy for low-income earners

The Thai government plans to allocate more than 11 billion THB (over 320 million USD) to subsidise low-income earners with their power bills for four months, starting in May.
Thailand readies payment system for 300-baht entry fee

Thailand readies payment system for 300-baht entry fee

The Thai government previously visioned collecting a 300-baht entry fee from each foreign traveler who visits Thailand early this year.
Thai government pumps money to save Thai Airways from bankruptcy

Thai government pumps money to save Thai Airways from bankruptcy

Thai Airways International Pcl will receive key financial support from the government for its 80 billion (2.2 billion USD) capital-raising and debt-to-equity swap plan which is aimed at helping the carrier come out of bankruptcy, according to Bloomberg News.
Southeast Asian countries respond to new wave of COVID-19

Southeast Asian countries respond to new wave of COVID-19

Several Southeast Asian countries are taking drastic measures with a view to preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.