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Bolt's EV Usage Soars as Thailand Goes Green
Published on 19/09/2024
» In a significant development for Thailand's urban transportation sector, ride-hailing company Bolt has reported a remarkable increase in the use of electric vehicles (EVs) on its platform. The announcement comes as the country celebrates World Car Free Day and demonstrates a growing preference for emission-free mobility options among Thai commuters.
PTT plots path to greener future
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» PTT Plc, Thailand's national energy company, has realigned its strategy to balance business growth with sustainability, and advance both its own and the nation's goals of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions, says its chief executive officer.
People's Party slams 'empty' government labour vows
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» The opposition has called for implementing the ruling Pheu Thai Party's promised 600-baht minimum wage while criticising the government's labour policy for lacking initiatives to enhance labour skills.
Consumer council backs 20 baht cap on fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) supports the Transport Ministry's plan to cap the fare on mass transit electric train services at 20 baht per trip, according to Saree Ongsomwang, TCC secretary-general.
Bangchak Drives Sustainable Growth with Bold 2030 Targets
Published on 03/09/2024
» Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited celebrated its success in the first half of 2024, marking its 40th anniversary as it steps into its fifth decade. This milestone year has been characterised by synergy realisation, transformation, and growth, all driven by a clear strategic vision that coordinates excellence within the group to enhance efficiency, ensure continuous business expansion, and maintain financial discipline. The company targets an EBITDA of THB 100 billion by 2030, reaffirming its leadership in the Thai energy sector and establishing a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Free rides for Bus Rapid Transit customers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/09/2024
» Passengers can ride for free on the new electric buses of Bangkok's newly upgraded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, re-launched yesterday, for two months, a transport official for the company said on Sunday.
Rail concession buyback idea gains support
Published on 27/08/2024
» A former deputy governor of Bangkok says he supports the idea floated by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of having the government buy back electric railway concessions to cap fares at 20 baht per trip.
heygoody Wins 7 Awards for Insightful "Introvert" Campaign
Published on 22/08/2024
» heygoody, the digital insurance brokerage platform by Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited (TIDLOR), has made a remarkable impact by winning seven awards at The Work 2024, an Asia-Pacific regional advertising awards event organized by Campaign Brief Asia. This achievement highlights heygoody's commitment to communication and innovation, aiming to elevate the customer-centric experience. The platform also emphasizes its business approach rooted in "understanding," which is vividly portrayed in their "Introvert" campaign, a commercial that resonates with the genuine feelings of introverted individuals.
TCC calls for fare subsidies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has called for the public sector to subsidise public transport fares, suggesting it should use funds derived from personal vehicles, land, and windfall taxes.
DLT to investigate Chinese transport sector 'dominance'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) on Tuesday played down media reports of Chinese companies increasingly dominating the domestic transport sector through takeovers of struggling Thai transport businesses, saying licences granted to one business could not be transferred to another even in a takeover.