People and Government

Three years ago, Chit Ko, a son of ethnic migrant workers, almost had to drop out of school, after his parents asked their son to start working to support the family. If they had not changed their minds, the 11-year-old Chit Ko would have ended up ...

The Finance Ministry is planning to develop an integrated electronic tax system, aiming to facilitate swift tax payments and refunds. The Revenue Department is tasked with developing all tax systems to to be compatible with an electronic platform, including a system to offset tax payments and ...

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha asserted the government’s welfare campaign has helped reduced living costs according to the people’s needs, while also help circulate money to boost local economies, says speaker.Keep reading ...

The Ministry of Labour has joined hands with partner agencies to introduce a living quality enhancement campaign for working women, using mental exercises to help achieve success.Keep reading ...

The government is targeting at least one school per sub-district to serve as a model of education development. The plan is part of a push to improve educational quality, access to learning and an end to inequality among children.Keep watching ...

Calls have been made to amend a draft bill on civil partnerships for same-sex couples to allow them to gain financial benefits, adopt children and terminate their partnership registrations under certain conditions, according to the Justice Ministry. Keep reading ...

Although Japan has a complex history with the region, it has also carved out a role for itself as a prominent actor in development aid and foreign investment. Japan’s engagement has nevertheless to a certain extent been overshadowed by China’s presence. This year’s Summit highlighted ...

Thailand has been a major destination for migrants and refugees for decades and now has more than 164,000 migrant and non-Thai students enrolled in schools and learning centres across the country. Keep reading ...

The National Legislative Assembly is due to debate Friday (Nov, 23) on the amendments to the Narcotics Act to pave the way for the use of marijuana extracts for medical purpose, said Somchai Sawaengkarn, secretary of the parliamentary affairs extraordinary committee.Keep reading ...

Sen. Lieut. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence received the Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Chaiyapruk Didyasarin, in Hanoi on November 16.Keep reading ...