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TCC calls for cuts to Ft rate as bills bite
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to consider lowering the fuel tariff (Ft) amid mounting complaints about high electricity bills, adding that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) must promote the use of solar panels at home to help address the problem.
Reduced B10bn power subsidy needs EC approval
Post Reporters, Published on 02/05/2023
» The caretaker cabinet will submit a new proposal for a reduced, unbudgeted 10.464 billion baht subsidy on household power bills to the Election Commission for approval, 648 million baht less than the one rejected by the regulator.
Water charges set to rise
Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2023
» The metropolitan and provincial waterworks authorities are both preparing to raise the price of tap water, citing higher capital costs.
Heatwave to end, says Met
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2023
» The hot season in Thailand is nearing its end with the rainy season due to officially arrive in mid-May, according to the Meteorological Department.
Parties lay out different approaches to bring down living costs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party is planning to offer a 40-baht daily public transport pass that would be valid on Bangkok's electric train routes in an effort to make commuting more affordable for the capital's residents, according to the party's election director for Bangkok, Buddhipongse Punnakanta.
Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2023
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to announce a reduction in the fuel tariff (Ft) from May to August on Friday, which will bring down the power tariff rate for households to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour unit, from 4.77 baht per unit.
Democrats eyeing B1tn in 'unspent funds'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2023
» The Democrat Party has proposed financing its economic policy using one trillion baht drawn from unspent funds kept by various state agencies.
Govt defends electricity bill hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2023
» The government is defending its decision to raise the fuel tariff (Ft) price for households from May to August as suitable after the government's 3.2-billion-baht subsidy for vulnerable groups ends in April.
Shippers seek 1-2% export growth this year
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2023
» Despite a host of risk factors, including an uncertain global economy and relatively volatile energy prices, the national shipping group still hopes to stimulate export growth of 1-2% this year.
FT hike to set record high
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/07/2022
» An increase in the fuel tariff (FT) has been decided and is expected to raise the electricity bill to a record high of 4.72 baht per kilowatt-hour between September and December, said a source at the Energy Regulatory Commission.