Tag: low-income earners
GSB’s loan program popular among low-income earners
BANGKOK,(NNT) - The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has received more than 20,000 loan requests since a loan program for low income-earners was launched on...
Government may provide black ribbons to the poor who cannot afford...
The government is considering handing out black ribbons or any symbols representing grief to low-income earners who cannot afford black or white dresses needed...
Finance to propose Section 44 to deal with loan sharks
The Finance Ministry is now considering to propose the prime minister to invoke Section 44 of the interim constitution to tackle loan sharks after...
Low income earners now can apply for social welfare benefits
The Cabinet has endorsed a proposal by the Ministry of Finance to allow low-income earners to apply for a social welfare program from June...
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Thailand welcomes Vietnam’s To Lam as leaders mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse...
Wildlife trafficking bust in Nakhon Phanom as endangered pelts seized in shop raid
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – Authorities have raided a souvenir and traditional medicine shop in Nakhon Phanom province, arresting a female suspect and seizing over...
Five trapped miners rescued in Laos flooded gold mine operation
XAYSOMBOUN, LAOS – Joint rescue teams have successfully located and rescued five out of seven Lao locals trapped inside a flooded gold mine tunnel...
Thailand-Myanmar border trade route reopens at Mae Sot after 10-month closure
TAK, Thailand – Cargo trucks carrying Thai goods began moving across the Moei River once again on Thursday after Myanmar authorities requested the reopening...
Bangkok gubernatorial candidates draw ballot numbers, kick off campaign race
BANGKOK, Thailand – Candidates for the Bangkok gubernatorial election gathered at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) City Hall 2 in Din Daeng early this...