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Push for electric bus upgrade by 2029
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 30/03/2026
» Caretaker transport minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is stepping up efforts to switch all diesel-powered interprovincial buses in Bangkok to electric buses during the Anutin Charnvirakul administration to save on oil expenses.
Tariff turmoil fails to rattle WHA's expansion blueprint
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 27/02/2026
» US President Donald Trump's new 15% tariff policy does not pose a new business challenge to WHA Corporation, which is now prepared to navigate the economic uncertainty continuously fuelled by the world's largest economy.
Songkran drives up industrial sentiment
Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Thai Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 92.4 points in March, driven by more goods production ahead of the Songkran festival and growing domestic demand for durable goods, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PTT: Oil at $90 in 2023
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/11/2022
» Global crude oil prices are expected to keep decreasing to US$85-95 a barrel next year when the world economy slows down, according to analysts of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Suriya to attend Chatree gold mine talks
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 23/09/2022
» The government is confident international negotiations to resolve a dispute over the Chatree gold mine will be fruitful, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said on Thursday, as he denied reports of a budget hike for the government's battle in the case.
Call for EV chargers to harness solar power
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 16/09/2022
» The growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) requires long-term planning to ensure adequate power supplies, with one idea being to build "micro grids" at charging stations, says Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc.
FTI foresees opportunities in Saudi Arabian mega-city
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 14/09/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sees a new business opportunity for Thai companies under the newly-forged Thai-Saudi trade cooperation that could lead them to earn revenue in Riyadh's ambitious plan to build the US$500-billion mega-city of Neom.
BYD set to pursue state EV incentives
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 10/09/2022
» BYD is expected to be the latest Chinese automaker to take up the government's electric vehicle (EV) incentives when its sole distributor Rever Automotive Co signs an agreement with the Excise Department later this month for a tax reduction and subsidy that make the firm's "new energy vehicles" more affordable for Thai buyers.
Spearheading the 4PL alliance
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 15/05/2021
» Though the booming goods delivery industry has been fuelled by the rapid growth of e-commerce, not all is well in the segment, says logistics buff Kritsanapong Srisongkram.
Rabbit provider pushes for card proliferation in 2021
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 19/12/2020
» The provider of Rabbit multi-purpose cards wants to make its services "sexier" as it expects new card numbers to rebound to 15-20% growth next year, following a drop during the pandemic.