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Govt clarifies self-defence stance on gun controls

The government sought to allay concerns Wednesday that proposed gun-control measures would undermine the public's right to self-defence, stating that no decision has been made to impose a blanket ban on firearms and that public feedback is being considered.

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Centre to tackle ID and civil registration fraud

The government has launched a centre to coordinate action against fraud involving civil registration records and nationality documents in a bid to curb identity-related crimes.

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Co-payment scheme a B86.4bn hit

The Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 co-payment scheme generated more than 86.4 billion baht in its first two months, the government said on Sunday.

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Welfare card recheck deadline nears

The government has urged those who did not meet the criteria for the state welfare card programme to review their eligibility and related personal data before Friday.

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Bulbul taken off protected list

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the removal of the Red-Whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) from Thailand's protected wildlife list, said Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana.

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Registration rules tightened after ‘fake fathers’ scandal

The government has tightened birth registration procedures nationwide as a police investigation widens into a scheme that enabled about 500 Chinese children to obtain Thai nationality with fraudulent documents.

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Aerothai told to keep fees low to ease airline costs

The government has instructed Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co (Aerothai) to extend its reduction in air navigation charges for an additional two months to help mitigate the impact of the energy crisis.

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Thailand among the best in Asia for business

Thailand has been ranked 27th in the world and 7th in Asia among the best countries for starting a business, aligning with the government's ongoing efforts to reform the country's economic structure and enhance its global competitiveness, according to deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana, citing the US News & World…

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Ubon park put forward for Unesco listing

A proposal is going ahead to nominate Ubon Ratchathani Geopark for recognition as a Unesco Global Geopark, highlighting its unique geological formations, fossil heritage and rich local culture.

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Defective product bill okayed

The cabinet has approved the draft Defective Products Liability Act, which would provide consumers with statutory protection against product defects.

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Thai-Bhutan pact receives approval

The cabinet has approved the Thailand-Bhutan free trade agreement (FTA), which is expected to take effect early next year.

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Co-payment for food deliveries 'next week'

The Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme will be available on four food delivery platforms from June 15, allowing participants to use government subsidies when ordering meals online, deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said on Tuesday.

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B14bn spent in first week of 4-month co-payment scheme

About 14 billion baht was spent in the first week of the government’s Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme which began on June 1, according to a government spokeswoman.

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Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airports

The Transport Ministry wants Thai Airways International to increase domestic flights and open new international routes to secondary domestic destinations popular with foreign tourists.

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Co-pay scheme kicks off

More than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.

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Govt accelerates airport upgrades

The government is accelerating airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international routes to strengthen connectivity and support its ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub.

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Thai Airways told to add flights to secondary airports

The Transport Ministry wants Thai Airways International to increase domestic flights and open new international routes to secondary domestic destinations popular with foreign tourists.

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'Thais Help Thais' deadline a success

More than 26 million people and over one million businesses had registered for Thailand's "Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40" co-payment scheme ahead of Friday's registration deadline.

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‘AI Passport’ seen as key to broaden public access

The government has defended its “TH AI Passport” project after criticism over a lack of transparency from opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork, saying it would lower AI access expenses from an estimated 36 billion baht to 1.6 billion baht through bulk procurement.

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