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EU sanctions will keep oil prices high for 1-2 years
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/06/2022
» The EU's latest decision to ban most oil imports from Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine is expected to keep energy prices elevated for 1-2 years, says Kobsak Pootrakul, senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
Co-payment scheme to be extended
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/05/2022
» The government has pledged to implement a fifth phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme after Friday approving tourism stimulus packages to revitalise the embattled sector.
Lower diesel subsidy possible by next month
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/04/2022
» The government may continue with the diesel subsidy programme beyond April to help consumers struggling with inflation, but the subsidy would be limited, according to Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
EEC Office says aid schemes need rejig
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/03/2022
» The government may need to rejig its financial assistance policies involving low-income earners, farmers, employees, self-employed workers, micro-businesses, and small and medium-sized enterprises, as many of them still fail to obtain the government's financial packages and other assistance, says the chief of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EEC Office).
More subsidies coming as oil crisis hits poor
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/03/2022
» The government plans to roll out measures including additional subsidies on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for vehicles (NGV) to help alleviate the impact of soaring energy prices on low-income earners.
Energy costs prompt crisis talks
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2022
» The National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) will on Wednesday discuss measures to deal with soaring energy prices, including efforts to maintain the cap on diesel prices at below 30 baht a litre.
Think tank recommends metaverse to pace economy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/03/2022
» The government should pay more attention to metaverse development as a potential technology to help rehabilitate the Thai economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Premier prioritises debt measures
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered his advisory team and related state agencies on Thursday to map out measures to ease household debt and the cost of living, as well as accelerate infrastructure development and stimulate investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Chicken items added to price control list
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/01/2022
» The cabinet on Monday greenlighted a proposal to include chickens and chicken meat on the state price control list and tougher measures for chicken raisers, slaughterhouses and feed meal factories.
State sees no urgent need to cut excise tax on diesel
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/01/2022
» The government insists the state Oil Fund still has sufficient funding to subsidise retail diesel prices until March 31 and sees no urgent need to cut the excise tax on diesel.