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Opposition targets 124-billion-baht defence budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2020
» The opposition has taken aim at the proposed 124-billion-baht budget for the Defence Ministry, with the focus of attack locked on the planned purchase of two submarines worth 22.5 billion baht.
Police take down billion-baht gambling operation
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 07/02/2025
» Thai police have seized cash and other assets worth more than 100 million baht and arrested 10 suspects linked to a major online gambling network that had over one billion baht in turnover.
IRPC Secures 5 Billion Baht Sustainability Loan
Published on 14/06/2024
» Somrudee Charoenkrongsakul, Acting Senior Manager of Treasury, representing IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC), received a 5 billion Baht sustainability loan from Papakorn Ratanaseth, Deputy Director of Government Savings Bank (GSB). This marks the first instance of a bank incorporating ESG scores in its lending decisions, favouring businesses with positive environmental impacts and promoting green finance. IRPC received an excellent ESG score due to its responsible business practices towards society, communities, and the environment. The loan will be used to invest in refinery efficiency improvements and upgrade diesel quality to Euro 5 standards, reducing pollution and PM 2.5 emissions, aligning with the company's Eco Factory policy.
Relisting 'will cause 27-billion-baht loss'
Published on 16/07/2024
» The government’s plan to put cannabis back on a list of illegal drugs will cause a 27-billion-baht loss to the local cannabis industry, said Wisan Potprasat, CEO of the Cannabis Medical Industrial Estate Association of Thailand.
New cybercrime law saves 5.8 billion baht
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» Over 5.8 billion baht in losses have been prevented under the new cybercrime crackdown law, says the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).
Ciggies set for 2 baht price hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2018
» Anti-smoking advocacy groups are rallying behind the government's plan to hike cigarette prices by 2 baht a pack and use the new profits as contributions to the "gold card" universal health insurance scheme.
Baht and containers crucial to export hike
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2021
» Exports, a key driver of the country's economic growth, could fare better than 3-4% growth this year if the government provides more support, particularly in handling the persistent baht rise and the container shortage, says the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
Wage hike to 400 baht takes effect
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» This year's second daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht took effect yesterday, while a 10% increase in state officials' salaries will be implemented on May 1, says deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang.
Hylife Group Targets 1.217 Billion Baht in 2025
Published on 26/03/2025
» Hylife Group, a leader in real estate development, asset management, and manufacturing, has reported an outstanding performance for 2024, achieving a net revenue of 420 million baht, a 150% increase from the previous year. The company’s top-performing business unit, Hylife Global Food, contributed 45% of total revenue. Looking ahead, Hylife Group is poised to launch a new business unit, reinforcing its confidence in Thailand’s economic recovery and setting an ambitious revenue target of 1.217 billion baht for 2025. Beyond business expansion, the company remains committed to community engagement and sustainable development initiatives.
Police deny billion baht plane just for Prawit
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Royal Thai Police on Monday denied that a 1.1-billion-baht plane purchased recently would only serve the needs of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as critics have alleged.