The esteemed deputy government spokesperson, Treechada Srithada, revealed on an eventful Sunday that a bold digital economic strategy is in motion. The commendable Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, in collaboration with the esteemed Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, are resolutely striving to set the wheels in motion for an ingenious scheme. A digital wallet, carrying the potential value of 10,000 baht, is slated for every Thai resident aged 16 years and above. “This flawless execution of the scheme is hundreds percent destined for success, thanks to the unflinching alignment with the policy statement that our reputable government put forward in Parliament,” Treechada eloquently stated. Treechada further illuminated that the specifics and preconditions for triggering the scheme are expected to be significantly more transparent within the month following a rigorous process; the dedicated subcommittee in charge is diligently refining the specifics to ensure maximum effectiveness. While the fundamental basis of the scheme…
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Support for Thai workers who find themselves overseas is of prime importance, and the ministry, ever committed to safeguarding their welfare, has laid out certain guidelines. • Accordingly, Thai workers who qualify under the fund designed specially for overseas assistance will receive a one-time sum of 15,000 baht upon arrival in their homeland, Thailand. This is conceived as a viable aid measure that aims to alleviate the initial financial burden that may thwart the workers’ seamless transition back to their native life. • As a further extension of support, the Labour Ministry has assured all workers wishing to resume their work commitments in Israel post conflict that they will facilitate their return. Simultaneously, for those who have harboured apprehensions about returning to Israel, provisions have been made to connect them with employment opportunities in other viable countries or even within Thailand. This can be availed by reaching out to the…
Embracing its status as an ageing society in the previous calendar year, Thailand, as showcased in a seminar held last week, now identifies over 20% of its population, approximately 12.9 million individuals, as 60 years of age or older. Yet, a comprehensive and ample welfare program tailored for this age group remains a need unmet, as was observed by the event’s four collaborated sponsors – the resolute Thailand Consumer Council, the people’s champion for hired help – the Welfare State Network for Equality and Fairness (We Fair), an influential academic body – Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Economics, and the People’s Network for the Welfare State, a bastion for grassroots rights. At present, Thailand’s social welfare system grants a monthly allowance, ranging between 600-1,000 baht, to those individuals aged 60 and above. However, this provision faced a contingency after August 12 of the current year, as the state pension became restricted…
Five flights have been prepared by the Air Force, which in conjunction with commercial flights, are projected to return approximately 6,000 Thai people from Israel within the month of October. As conveyed by Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang and Air Force’s highest-ranking official, ACM Seksan Kantha, the repatriation involves far from an abandonment of Thais stranded in Israel. Challenges including the precariousness of entering Israeli airspace amidst ongoing conflicts have made the operation difficult. Notably, 127 male and two female returnees along with a five-year-old child, have undergone medical screening, completed immigration formalities, and processed Labour Ministry procedures before being transported to the Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute. Here, their eagerly awaiting relatives have been given the opportunity to finally reunite with them. The condition of the repatriates varied, with one of them having a broken arm and four others exhibiting flu symptoms. The government also has a contingency plan for employing…
Caution has been raised to a high level in both France and Morocco due to the suspected potential of terrorism fueled by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Thai embassies located in these countries are diligently alerting Thai citizens currently residing or traveling in these regions to steer clear from heavily crowded public spaces and to diminish unnecessary visits to popular tourist locations which are presumed to be targets for such attacks. The Royal Thai Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, has stepped up the security measures by issuing a warning on an immediate Saturday. The alert urges Thais present in the African nation to exercise added caution and avoid venturing into densely populated areas. The embassy has widened the purview of its warning, establishing its pertinence for the week ahead and extending it to Tunisia and Mauritania, as detailed on the embassy’s Facebook page. The basis for this cautionary statement…
The unfolding political tension in the Israeli-Hamas battle hasn’t just raised alarms geopolitically. It has sent shockwaves to the international oil market also, causing a jolting 4% swell in the prices of global crude oil. This prevalent market uncertainty tied to tumultuous political landscape has plunged oil corporations into a state of trepidation. Among those voicing their concerns was Montri Rawanchaikul, the CEO of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP). Montri Rawanchaikul expressed apprehension that this geopolitical feud may potentially lead to hindrances in the Middle East region’s petroleum production. Likewise, Auttapol Rerkpiboon, at the helm of PTT Plc as CEO, highlighted the same fear. He flagged an intrusive pattern of a steep spike in global oil prices, followed closely by a modest decline, with prices steadfastly remaining above the pre-conflict levels. Rerkpiboon ascribed this pattern to the fears steaming from the ongoing conflict. Subsequently, PTT’s oil refining subsidiary, Thai…
As we speak, a system of high pressure is currently wafting over the northern and eastern regions of Thailand, leading to a significant increase in the rainfall throughout the country. An important alert regarding the weather has been sounded in 38 provinces, with the capital city of Bangkok recording a drop of 30% in its usual precipitation. Effected by this unpredictable weather activity, winds and sea waves also soared higher, measuring up to two meters this day. The meteorologists in Thailand suggest an impending monsoon trough nudging towards eastern and upper southern provinces. This movement is expected to whip up low-pressure zones over the huger swathes of the South China Sea. Despite this, the high-pressure system remains over the northern and northeast marcs, which is inducing thunderstorms and substantial rainfall, especially across the southern areas. Consequently, the residents in these areas need to be vigilant of these intense rainfalls which…
The arduous pursuit of democracy in Thailand remains a persistent struggle, mirrored by the public forums conducted in memory of the valiant youths and advocates of liberty who succumbed during the brutal military rule five decades back. These forums stand as grim reminders of the little advancement accomplished since the momentous uprising on the 14th of October, 1973. The October 14 Institute Foundation, in commemoration of this event, organized these forums, hosting them at the illustrious Royal Rattanakosin Hotel. The attendees of these sessions were as varied as the topics discussed, ranging from the old generation who were a direct witness to the uprising to young individuals intrigued by the nation’s evolutionary saga. At the heart of the discussion, Peerapol Triyakasem, the esteemed chairman of the foundation, emphasized the 1973 students uprising’s importance. He reflected upon how this uprising catalyzed the birth of democratic movements in Thailand, with an aim…
The precarious Israel-Hamas conflict has unfortunately claimed the lives of four more Thai citizens, pushing the gruesome toll to 28 deceased Thais. In addition, 16 have sustained injuries, while 17 are supposedly trapped in what can only be described as a hostage situation, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s statement. These announcements were made by the Prime Minister after an emergency meeting with the Rapid Response Centre (RRC) at the heart of the Foreign Ministry. As the situation continues to escalate at a daunting pace, the Thai government has emphasized the speedy return of all Thai workers to their homeland this month. However, ramping up the number of flights to facilitate such a large scale movement proves to be a Herculean task. Presently, 32 flights, capable of carrying an estimated 5,700 passengers have been lined up by the airlines. Still, the demand overshadows the available capacity with over 7,000 expected…
Residents of Ubon Ratchathani, nestled in the heart of Thailand’s northeast, face an ongoing battle against the rising deluge brought about by the straining Ubonrat and Lampao dams. The unrelenting waters stand motionless, slowly starting to putrefy, escalating the need for medications to combat water-borne diseases and fever. This paints an increasingly grim picture for the flood-besieged Ubon Ratchathani. Banjong Wongvien, a steadfast inhabitant of Tha Bong Mung in Warin Chamrap Municipality, has been diligent in her efforts to safeguard her home, even as the flood waters relent slightly. However, she is wary of a possible resurgence of the flood tide due to the continuous discharge from the Ubonrat and Lampao dams. She lives in the shadow of the mounting fear that the condition might deteriorate within the next few days. In anticipation of the looming danger, she has preemptively relocated her grandchildren to a makeshift shelter constructed at a…