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EV buses to service No 8 route
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2022
» A fleet of electric vehicle (EV) buses will take over the route previously plied by the old No.8 buses which are ceasing operation, according to the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Armed forces' budget cut by B3bn next year: source
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/07/2022
» About 3 billion baht has been slashed from the proposed budget plans of the armed forces, according to a source close to a House sub-committee vetting budget expenditure for the 2023 fiscal year.
Govt defends power plan
News, Published on 22/07/2022
» Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has defended the government's power development plan, saying it does not just benefit energy businesses as alleged by the opposition.
City readies up to 1,000 e-buses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2022
» More environmentally friendly buses are coming to the city and up to 1,000 electric buses will be on Bangkok's streets by the end of the year, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
EV buses replace old banger No.8s
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2022
» City commuters will soon bid goodbye to No.8 public buses -- dubbed "Fast and Furious" for the way they are often driven -- which will be replaced by a fleet of electric air-conditioned vehicles later this year.
Prayut impressed by Swiss envoy's electric car, takes a test drive
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/07/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to be impressed by the electric car that carried Swiss ambassador Helene Budliger Artierda to Government House on Wednesday, asking first for a ride and then for a test drive.
Capital to tackle PM2.5 dust
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has unveiled a plan to improve the city's ability to cope with hazardous ultra-fine dust particles (PM2.5), saying open and more accurate data about sources of the dust is the key to success.
Ministry cites 'external factors' and says surging fuel prices won't end soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2022
» Runaway fuel prices are expected to carry on with the government keeping a close watch on the G7 Summit 2022 in Germany at the end of this month, said Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister.
New leadership in Seoul brings fresh ideas
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/06/2022
» South Korea has a new administration under President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office early last month. Many have speculated that the conservative leader would stray from his predecessor's approach to foreign policy, especially on North Korea.
Fuel package in the pipeline
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2022
» The Transport Ministry will propose a package of measures to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices for the transport sector in the hope it will delay fare increases.