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Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/06/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to extend compensation for injured and deceased tourists to the end of this year after only 3.9 million baht from the 50 million allocated for the scheme was used.
PM to host VIPs as gender equality bill nears approval
News, Published on 17/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is hosting a reception tomorrow at Government House to celebrate the marriage equality bill as it enters the last lap before being approved.
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
Marriage equality bill poised for final push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/06/2024
» The Marriage Equality Bill is expected to pass the final round of Senate voting this month. The bill, which may take effect by the end of this year, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to support gender equality.
Govt to help farmers pay for fertiliser
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 15/06/2024
» The government said it will introduce a co-payment scheme to support fertilisers for over 4 million rice-farming households.
Association sees uptick in used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2024
» The used car market is expected to grow in the latter half of this year as financial service providers may ease the lending criteria for prospective buyers, following discussions regarding the stringent loan conditions, says the Association of Used Car.
20-baht rail network cap 'by 2026'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/06/2024
» The government will roll out the 20-baht cap across all of Greater Bangkok's rail network by March 2026, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Court dismisses suit filed against MRTA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) against the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and its bidding committee for revising the terms of reference (ToR) for the Orange Line's western extension.
Price controls kept on 51 items
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2024
» The government has retained price controls on 51 products and services for another year in a bid to ease the cost of living.
Srettha pushes data centre strategy using renewables
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expedited the data centre initiative, directing the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) and the Board of Investment (BoI) to develop support measures to facilitate direct power purchase agreements (PPAs).