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Ministry to cut Second Stage Expressway tolls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry expects to lower the tolls on the Second Stage Expressway from 90 baht to as low as 25 baht by August to help reduce costs for motorists.
Suvarnabhumi can shine again
Editorial, Published on 10/03/2024
» When it was opened to the public in 2006, Suvarnabhumi Airport reflected the mood and aspirations of the entire nation. The airport's main terminal -- a sprawling glass-and-steel structure that covered an area of about 500,000 square metres before its subsequent expansions -- was designed to look like a floating pavilion, its undulating canopy creating an illusion of space. The airport's design language is worlds apart from Don Mueang's, and the message to arriving passengers that Thailand, like its gleaming, brand-new airport, is open and ready to take a step into modernity was clear.
Media laws need work
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/01/2024
» A lucid ruling by the Constitutional Court on Pita Limjaroenrat's iTV media share case has brought down the temperature of Thai politics.
"Monitoring Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Progress"
Published on 09/01/2024
» A delegation from the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), led by Thawisak Anakkhaphan, Advisor to Manaporn Charoensri, Minister of Transport and Head of the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 Development Monitoring team, recently conducted an inspection to assess the progress of Laem Chabang Port Phase 3. The site survey was accompanied by Kriengkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director of the Port Authority of Thailand, and Acting Second Lieutenant Ratthakorn Khieophaisan, Executive 16 under the directive of the Port Director, who also participated in a press conference to update the media on the ongoing developments at Laem Chabang Port, Chon Buri. The aim was to instil confidence among investors and stakeholders.
The best of enemies?
News, Published on 06/01/2024
» If the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its alleged "quasi" arch-rival, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), remain steadfast friends, they are not doing a fantastic job hiding that relationship, according to a political observer.
CCS Lights the Decarbonization Pathway to Carbon Neutrality
Published on 15/12/2023
» Energy is and will continue to be an essential part of our lives. Throughout our history, and thanks to the experience and learnings from historical energy crises — securing adequate energy supply (Reliable) at the right price (Reasonable), has always been one of the key objectives of the energy industry. Only by achieving such an objective will countries uninterruptedly support their infrastructure, ensure economic security, and promote the well-being of their citizens. In this regard, fossil fuels have undeniably been satisfying these conditions, albeit at the expense of carbon emissions. However, with the carbon footprint and climate change becoming global concerns, a shift in focus by the energy industry is imminent.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
Carbon-offset market's dark side
Oped, Published on 09/11/2023
» The recent Climate Week NYC, which convened corporate leaders, policymakers, scientists, and others to discuss climate solutions and drive progress towards decarbonisation, underscored how forests have become big business.
Fishy business
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/10/2023
» Re: "Russia visa deal gets mixed reception", (Business, Sept 17).
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.