400,000 join Greenpeace’s campaign to stop Thailand joining CPTPP

13 Sept 10:56 Key points summarised by AI

Greenpeace Thailand submitted 400,000 signatures to the government, opposing Thailand's potential membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The campaign demands protection for farmers' rights, consumer rights, food stability, biodiversity, and access to medicines, which they believe CPTPP threatens.
Greenpeace's director asserts that CPTPP would prioritize large industrial companies, harming sustainable living and domestic sectors like agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Today 11:38 Key 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.