Tag: governor

Thai Acting PM Transfers Governor Over Mismanaged Aid Funds

01 August 2025 10:48

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has ordered the immediate transfer of the governor of Ubon Ratchathani province, citing severe mismanagement of funds. Phumtham, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, stated that the governor was transferred for failing to properly disburse a 100-million-baht budget for aid […]

MRT to cut fares on Purple Line to 20 baht

01 September 2023 15:01

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The board of directors of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) has decided on Thursday to cut fares on the Purple Line train service to a maximum of 20 baht, effective from December 1st.

BMA Governor Plans Cannabis-Free School Campaign

01 June 2022 17:15

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Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he planned a campaign for cannabis-free schools out of concerns about the negative impacts of cannabis decriminalization.

Household Debts Soar due to COVID-19

01 October 2020 15:58

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Household debts have soared to the equivalent of 83.8% of the gross domestic product due to the novel coronavirus and the Bank of Thailand or BOT may have to introduce more monetary measures, according to its governor.

BoT Is Developing Digital Currency

01 September 2020 17:13

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The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has emphasized that the central bank is seriously developing a digital currency and a system for the exchange of transaction data to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses easily access financial services.

Provincial Governors to Step up Screening for Homecomers

01 March 2020 04:29

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The Interior Ministry ordered provincial governors to closely monitor people, leaving the capital to their hometowns after the partial lockdown in Bangkok.

Central Bank Foresees 2.8% Economic Growth Next Year

01 December 2019 09:07

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The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects the national economy to expand by 2.8% next year due to government budget disbursement

BOT Governor Urges Financial Institutions to Focus on Social Responsibility

01 August 2019 14:07

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Financial institutions must take into account social responsibility and good governance in order to retain public trust, says Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.

Thailand’s Trade Surplus not from Baht Manipulation, Says BOT

01 May 2019 14:22

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The Bank of Thailand (BOT) says that the country’s surplus in its trade with the United States and in its current account has not come from the central bank’s manipulation of the baht.

Appeals Court Upholds 50-Year Jail Term for Ex-TAT Governor

01 May 2019 15:10

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An appeals court has upheld the 50-year jail sentence given to former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for taking bribe from American filmmakers in 2007.

Bangkok Governor Expects Election Results Before 9pm

01 March 2019 05:58

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Bangkok governor Aswin Khwanmuang said he expected to know unofficial results of election in the capital before 9pm.

Thai North ready to tackle haze

01 February 2015 10:53

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CHIANG MAI, Feb 2 — Thailand’s northern region is preparing to tackle the haze problem,