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Study into hydrogen power for use at government complex
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok is studying the feasibility of utilising energy from hydrogen gas to produce electricity for itself.
Official: Stay the course on EV sector
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2024
» Despite concern over the arrival of the Chinese electric vehicle supply chain to the domestic automotive industry, Thailand must continue to fuel the growth of its EV sector, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
EV imports expected to reach 175,000 in two years
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Excise Department estimates electric vehicle (EV) imports will reach 175,000 units within two years, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Excise considers new green tax measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Excise Department plans to implement four tax measures for the environment and society this year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Reduced property fees extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2023
» The cabinet approved extending the reduced ownership transfer and mortgage fees for another year, which is expected to increase GDP by an additional 0.5%, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Srettha backs vehicle supply chain
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reaffirmed to the Japanese government that the Thai government will continue to support the production of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the next 10-15 years to ensure a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
NESDC outlines nation's transition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» Over the past five years, economic growth has fallen below the targets set, while over the next two years Thailand will still have to face the challenges and uncertainties of the global economy, said Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), during an annual meeting yesterday entitled "Transitioning Thailand: Coping with the Future".
Excise Department mulls carbon tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Excise Department is exploring the idea of a carbon tax for the energy and transport sectors to reduce carbon emissions, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Department urges firms to home in on ESG
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Excise Department is advising business operators to accelerate adjustments by focusing on manufacturing products in line with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to prevent an embargo on imports, says director general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Budget sought to maintain state EV subsidy
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2023
» The Excise Department says the 2.9-billion-baht subsidy to support the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will run out within September and it plans to request an additional budget from the new administration to continue the programme until 2025, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.