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B20 mass transit fare cap plan making progress
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» A plan to cap fares on all of Greater Bangkok's mass transit lines at 20 baht is projected to be completed by September next year, with the Green, Gold and Airport Rail Link lines to be the last on the list.
EV sales set to top forecasts after motor show boom
Online Reporters, Published on 22/04/2022
» Sales of electric vehicles are on course to hit the roof this year but it will be some time before they surpass the number of conventional vehicles on the country’s roads.
Central bank paints grim economic picture
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2020
» The economy contracted at an accelerated pace in March due to Covid-19 measures, with sharp drops reported in almost all areas, according to the Bank of Thailand.
Activist opposes B330bn Exxon project in EEC
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2019
» An activist has opposed a coastal land reclamation plan near Laem Chabang port to accommodate Exxon Mobil Corp’s 330-billion-baht ethylene cracker project.
Oversupply of biodiesel worries producers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2017
» An excess supply of biodiesel is causing concern for domestic producers, as competition stiffens with more factories producing it.
Former IEC executives accused of embezzlement
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2017
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused five companies and 20 people, including former executives, of embezzling 200 million baht from International Engineering Plc (IEC) during 2014-16.
Cigarettes hardest hit by new excise taxes
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2017
» Cigarette prices will face the highest increases under the new excise tax law that took effect on Saturday, with tax rates now at 20% and 40%, followed by imported wine.
Thai mascot at expo not inspired by Japanese character
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2017
» The designer of the Thai mascot for Astana Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan has denied basing it on a popular Japanese mascot, as hinted at by the mayor of Osaka city.
'Eco-stickers' to quantify 'green' footprint of vehicles
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2015
» New car buyers will be able to easily compare vehicles' pollution and energy footprints with “eco-stickers” to be affixed to all new models starting Oct. 1.
Project value drops after new policy
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2015
» Industrial projects worth 7.7 billion baht won approval for investment privileges in January, the first month of the new investment promotion policy focusing on skill improvements and technology transfers.