Thai cabinet approves economic stimuli, lowers electricity and diesel prices

The new cabinet at its first official meeting on Wednesday approved several measures intended to boost the economy – lower electricity and diesel prices, a visa-free scheme for two countries, a farm debt moratorium and fortnightly salaries for government officials. Visa exemptions for China and Kazakhstan nationals to start on September 25 After the meeting […]

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Government says household electricity charges will be eased

The government has offered an assurance that the electricity charge for households for May through August will be 4.77 baht per unit, instead of the 5.24 baht for the January-April period, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Electricity price may increase to ฿5/unit in September-December Responding to complaints from householders about the sharp increases in […]

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Thailand’s national lottery to stop paying out prizes in cash

The Government Lottery Office has stopped paying out lottery prizes in cash, effective today (Saturday). Winners can instead claim their prize money through one of three channels, according to government deputy spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul. Hardscrabble lottery vendors hit by digital revolution The winners can have the money transferred to their bank accounts, except when the […]

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