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Constitution Court taking on 32 MP Media shareholding Cases
BANGKOK, Jun 27(NNT) - Constitutional Court judges have agreed to take on 32 out of a total of 41 cases to do with Members of Parliament allegedly holding media shares, asking that the individuals submit their individual defenses within 15 days.
Date: 27 June 2019; Type: Industry Updates; Source: Thai News Agency
Smoking at Home may be against the Law
BANGKOK, Jun 21 (NNT) - Those who smoke at home and affect the health of others may be considered to have broken the law as suspected perpetrator domestic abuse.
Government: Fisheries Act benefits Thailand
BANGKOK, Jun 17 (NNT) - The Deputy Government Spokesman, Lt. Gen. Werachon Sukondhapatipak, has urged the general public to consider carefully whether amending sections 34, 69, and 81 of the Fisheries Act of 2015 as suggested by the Future Forward Party leader, Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit, would be beneficial or detrimental to the country's ...
Date: 17 June 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Thai News Agency
Revenue Department, Banks come up with Solution to facilitate Saving Account Depositors
BANGKOK, Apr 25 (NNT) - On the requirement for depositors with an interest income of less than 20,000 baht per annum, officials from the Revenue Department, the Thai Bankers' Association, and the Bank of Thailand held a meeting on Thursday (Apr 25) and have come up with a solution to assist bank customers.
Date: 25 April 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Thai News Agency
Foreign Ministry clarifies Thai Military court system
BANGKOK, Apr 12 (NNT) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release regarding factual accounts on trials before the military courts of persons accused of committing offences from the early administration of the current government in 2014 to 12 September 2016.
Alcoholic Beverages banned during Sunday's Early Voting
CHIANG MAI, Mar 16 (NNT) - Chiang Mai Provincial Office of the Election Commission (EC) reiterated prohibition on the sales of alcoholic beverages from 6.00 p.m. on the day before the early voting day until 6.00 p.m. on the early voting day.
Date: 16 March 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Thai News Agency
Cabinet approves 5Bn Baht Agro Subsidies
BANGKOK, Mar 13 (NNT) - The weekly Cabinet meeting has allocated another five billion baht to support rice agriculture during the current production year.
Date: 13 March 2019; Type: Industry Updates; Source: Thai News Agency
EC meets Candidiates on Budget Compliance Law
BANGKOK, Feb 25 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has called a meeting to clarify to political parties campaign budgeting regulations.
Date: 25 February 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Thai News Agency
NLA puts off Rice Bill until Tomorrow
BANGKOK, Feb 20 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly postponed the consideration of legislation on rice seedlings until tomorrow.
Cabinet endorses Emergency Fund
BANGKOK, Feb 19 (NNT) - The Cabinet on Monday addressed a proposed ministerial regulation to do with emergency security funds.
Thai Courts to have Bailiffs once Law put in Place
BANGKOK, Feb 17 (NNT) - Thailand will soon have bailiffs who will handle the task of arresting those who violate bail conditions.
NLA passes Seven Bills
BANGKOK, Feb 16 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly of Thailand endorsed the draft Land Code Amendment Act in its first reading this week and passed into law seven other acts this week.
Decision on Minimum Wage Increases due in March
BANGKOK, Feb 13 (NNT) - The final decision on Minimum Wage increases will be made in March, with new rates to vary in accordance with economic conditions in each province.
Government affirms NCPO Order 2/2019 is Fake
BANGKOK, Feb 11 (NNT) - The Government has affirmed that the circulating NCPO Order 2/2019 is fake.
Date: 11 February 2019; Type: Industry Updates; Source: Thai News Agency
Voters reminded of Rights under 2017 Constitution
BANGKOK, Feb 5 (NNT) - Pertinent information for voters has been announced by authorities in preparation for the general election.
NLA endorses Ethical Standards Bill
BANGKOK, Feb 2 (NNT) - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has passed into law the draft Ethical Standards Bill which provides civil servants, state authorities, and governing bodies with ethical guidelines.
Rules of conduct and campaigning set by EC
BANGKOK, Feb 1 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has prepared a space on the second floor of its headquarters to register MP candidates and proposed Prime Ministers starting this February 4, while Bangkok authorities have decided which roadways and connecting sois can be used for the placement of campaign posters.
NLA to pass 100 More Laws before its Dissolution
BANGKOK, Jan 30 (NNT) - Incumbent lawmakers will pass no fewer than 100 laws before leaving office, according to the president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), Pornpetch Wichitcholchai.
Date: 30 January 2019; Type: Legal News; Source: Thai News Agency
Medical Supplies, Services Now under Price Control
BANGKOK, Jan 23 (NNT) - The Commerce Minister, Sontirat Sontijirawong, said the cabinet meeting has approved the Ministry of Commerce's proposal to include medical supplies and services in this year's list of price-controlled goods and services.
Draft Municipal Act sails through NLA's Final Reading
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) unanimously passed the draft Municipal Act into law on Friday.
DOJ forms Special Team to probe Kidapawan Broadcaster's Slay
MANILA, Jul 12 (PNA) - Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday said he has ordered a special investigation team to look into the killing last Wednesday of radio commentator Eduardo Dizon who was gunned down on the way home in Kidapawan City, Cotabato.
New BSP Deputy Governor sworn in
MANILA, Jul 12 (PNA) - Francisco G. Dakila Jr. received his oath of office as Deputy Governor for Monetary and Economics Sector (MES) in ceremonies administered by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno on Thursday.
Chief Justice heads Penang Honours List
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 12 (Bernama) - Chief Justice Datuk Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat heads the list of 877 recipients of state honours and honorary medals in conjunction with the 81st birthday of the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.
Prosecution failed to serve Summons on Shahrizat's Children, Court sets new Mention Date
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 12 (Bernama) - The Sessions Court here today set Aug 5 for mention of a lawsuit filed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) against two children of former Women, Family and Community Development Minister Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil in connection with several offences allegedly committed by their company.
Free Legal Service to be provided for the Poor
Legal aid groups will provide free legal services to poor people and those in need of legal assistance across the country in an effort to support the rule of law and restore public trust in the judiciary.
Bill to increase Sabah State Seats to be tabled on July 17
KOTA KINABALU, Jul 11 (Bernama) - Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal is confident the Bill for the additional 13 seats, to increase the number of state seats from 60 to 73, will be approved when it is tabled in Parliament on July 17.
SolGen asks SC to dismiss Writ of Kalikasan Suit on WPS
MANILA, Jul 9 (PNA) - Solicitor General Jose Calida on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to dismiss the petition filed against government agencies, which seeks unspecified action on the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea.
IRB records 486,360 Cases of Voluntary Tax Declaration
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 8 (Bernama) - The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) has recorded 486,360 cases of voluntary tax declaration under the special voluntary declaration programme (PKPS) as of June 23.
Sugar Tax: SME Traders can file Postponement Appeal
PARIT BUNTAR, Jul 7 (Bernama) - Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) traders affected by the sugar tax on sweetened drinks which came into effect this month, can file a postponement appeal to the relevant authorities.
Sarawak Government has not Officially responded on the RM1 Loan Offer - MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 6 (Bernama) - The Sarawak state government has yet to provide any official feedback to the Federal government on the proposed loan offer, amounting to RM1 billion, which will be allocated for repairs of dilapidated schools in the state.
Government offers Tax Incentives, grants to boost Participation in Expo 2020 Dubai
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 5 (Bernama) - The government has approved tax incentives and grants to encourage potential participating and contributing companies in the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai.
PCC approves New Clark City Power Distribution Deal
MANILA, Jul 3 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the proposed joint venture between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the consortium of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its Japanese partners to develop a power distribution system in New Clark City.
Airbnb wants clearer Guideline on Tourism Tax
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 2 (Bernama) -- Online hospitality service brokerage company, Airbnb Inc urged the government to provide a clearer guideline on tourism tax for its type of business.
Malcontento to take oath as New Prosecutor General on July 2
MANILA, Jul 1 (PNA) - Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said newly appointed Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento may assume office as soon as he takes his oath Tuesday.
Go Online to partner with 8 Million MSMEs
Jakarta, Jul 1 (ANTARA) - The Communications and Information Ministry is targeting eight million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to be partners of the Go Online program. Involving MSMEs and marketplace in the country, Go Online is a collaborative program between the government, MSMEs, and online shopping platforms to level digital market access and build a digital economy in Indonesia.
CUEPAC urges Government to review Minimum Wage
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jun 30 (Bernama) - The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has urged the government to review the minimum wage in an effort to reduce the people's cost of living.
MITI calls SMEs to sign up for IR4.0 Assessment
GEORGE TOWN, Jun 28 (Bernama) - The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector to sign up for the National Policy on Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment (Industry4WRD-RA).
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