Thai and Dutch diplomats focused on Thai-EU FTA by year’s end
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Thailand’s liquor vendors want 2-5pm alcohol sales ban revoked
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Thailand’s liquor vendors want 2-5pm alcohol sales ban revoked
13 Sept 11:16Key points summarised by AI
Sixteen Thai entertainment establishments are urging the government to repeal a 1972 law that prohibits alcohol sales between 2 pm and 5 pm, citing its irrelevance and ineffectiveness.
Proponents argue the ban fails to deter drinking as consumers simply purchase alcohol beforehand, and its revocation would significantly boost the service sector and eateries.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
Today 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.