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Democrat unveils economic policy aimed at helping farmers and labourers

14 Sept 02:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Democrat Party proposes guaranteed minimum wages of 120,000 baht annually for labourers and sets minimum prices for rice at 10,000 baht per ton and rubber at 60 baht per kilogramme.
A significant policy aims to empower farmers by enabling Sor Por Kor (land reform) documents to be used as collateral for loans, a change from existing laws.
Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva highlights low purchasing power, income disparity, and declining farm product prices as core economic problems that the new policy directly addresses.
The government commits to covering the difference if guaranteed wages or farm product prices fall below the set minimums, ensuring financial stability for workers and farmers.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.