Low-cost homes to be built on State Railway land
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has agreed to lease four plots of land to SRT Asset (SRTA) and authorised the subsidiary to invest 5 billion baht in real estate development under the government's "Home for Thais" low-cost housing project, said Deputy SRT Governor Anan Phonimdang.
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Fairer healthcare for workers on agenda
The Social Security Office (SSO) will next week discuss with relevant agencies a proposal to make access to healthcare benefits fairer for insured workers and those covered by the universal healthcare scheme, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
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Corrections officials deny jail bribery allegations
The Department of Corrections (DoC) refuted an allegation yesterday that it has allowed an influential prisoner and certain prison officials to profit from offering inmates privileges beyond prison rules.
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B50 million bank balance requirement stays in casino bill for now
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will propose a draft amendment to the Entertainment Complex Bill after the Council of State recommended it include a requirement that only Thais with at least 50 million baht in the bank can enter a casino.
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Govt turns to bananas as rice plunges
The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan on Thursday.  
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Court vetoes Thaksin&s request to visit Indonesia
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra&s request to visit Indonesia has been rejected by the Criminal Court.
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