The country’s wage committee decided to raise the daily minimum wage by 2.9% to between 337 THB and 400 THB (9.9 USD to 11.7 USD), varying in each region, effective January 1, 2025. The top end of that range will apply only to the provinces of Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong, and the holiday island of Samui.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the cabinet had approved the second phase of the handout scheme worth 40 billion THB for 4 million elderly people who will receive payments by January.
The first phase of the 4 billion USD scheme was launched in September, with about 14.5 million people having so far received payments of 10,000 THB each. The government plans to distribute the handouts to about 45 million people overall./.
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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 24 adopted the UN Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has selected 10 stand-out international events in 2024.
Four ride-hailing platforms in Singapore are set to increase fees by 0.5 SGD (0.37 USD) starting January 1, 2025, a move they say is meant to cover costs arising from the upcoming Platform Workers Act.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Singapore's police have expressed growing concern over the rise in drunk driving accidents, with 142 incidents reported in the first 10 months, including 10 fatalities.
Thailand’s Defence Council on December 23 approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons.
Thailand’s border with Myanmar in Tak province will be temporarily closed for a month to prevent the spread of cholera, which is currently spreading in the adjacent city of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar, Thai Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said December 23.
Vietnam's Payment for Watershed Services programme is a great example of sustainable natural resources management, according to Indonesian researcher Mohd Yunus Mohd.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
A vivid tapestry of Vietnam’s culture, people, and landscapes comes to life through 180 captivating photos on display at the “Happy Vietnam” exhibition, which opened on December 23 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Philippines’ outstanding external debt stood at 139.64 billion USD as of the end of September, up 17.5% against the same period last year, its central bank Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has said.
Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has filed a legal claim against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its CEO Toine Knipping, alleging it facilitated over 7 billion USD in fraudulent transactions, the fund said on December 23.
Thailand's Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has introduced a draft bill aimed at better protecting people from online scammers.
The Indonesian Government plans to support laid-off workers through the Job Loss Insurance (JKP) programme, which includes cash benefits of 60% of wages for five months, a training programme worth 2.4 million IDR (148 USD), and easy access to the Pre-Employment Programme, according to Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli.
Thailand’s agriculture sector is expected to record growth between 1.8% and 2.8% next year, helped by factors such as secure water resources, an improving economy and higher demand for farm produce in the global market, according to the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE).
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has announced that the country aims to attract between 14.6-16 million international visitors in 2025, a slight increase compared to the target of 14.3 million visitors in 2024.
Malaysia Airlines has grounded its new Airbus A330neo jet just days after its maiden flight due to technical issues, local media reported.
The Philippine military said on December 23 that it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has predicted exponential growth for the country's tourism industry during the upcoming New Year festivities, which are expected to generate over 62 billion THB (1.8 billion USD) in revenue.
Psoriasis has become a significant health concern in Thailand, with more than 20,000 outpatient cases recorded in 2024. It is now the third most common dermatological condition in the country.
