Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Thailand removed from CITES blacklist of countries affected by illegal trade of ivory tusks
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Thailand removed from CITES blacklist of countries affected by illegal trade of ivory tusks
14 Sept 04:55Key points summarised by AI
Thailand has been removed from the CITES National Ivory Action Plan (NIAP) blacklist, a significant step acknowledging its efforts to combat illegal ivory trade.
The CITES standing committee approved Thailand's removal after being satisfied with the country's crackdown efforts and its inclusion of African ivory tusks in the list of protected items.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
20 Oct 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.