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Pricey power bills expected to ease
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/03/2023
» Electricity bills are expected to decline from May to August as the fuel tariff (Ft) dips following a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG), says Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
EV battery subsidies head to cabinet soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/03/2023
» The Industry Ministry plans to ask the cabinet to approve an incentive package for electric vehicle (EV) battery production before dissolution of the House of Representatives this month.
EV battery excise tax to be reduced to 1%
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2023
» A national committee on electronic vehicle policy, also known as the EV board, on Thursday agreed in principle on a proposal to lower the excise tax on EV batteries from the current 8% to just 1% while offering a 24-billion-baht subsidy to the EV battery-producing industry.
FTI wants diesel tax cut extended
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/04/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend the diesel excise tax reduction for another three months to slow soaring energy prices and give businesses and households more time to adjust to higher manufacturing and living costs.
BoI backs 30 startups to boost competitiveness
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2022
» The Board of Investment (BoI) will increase Thai competitiveness in the world market by supporting 30 local startups this year, notably those embarking on bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses and S-curve targeted industries.
MoU inked to establish EFC project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/01/2021
» The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and PTT Group to develop the Eastern Fruits Economic Corridor (EFC) in Rayong.
EV trade-in scheme being considered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/11/2020
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit is stepping up efforts to make a car trade-in proposal a New Year gift to Thais as part of measures to increase car sales, which turned sluggish during the pandemic.
EEC forges ahead with 5-year farm plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/11/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is going ahead with a five-year plan for modern agricultural development to add value to farm produce and improve logistics systems for fruit farmers by building cold storage and gas pipeline facilities.
EEC target invigorated
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/11/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office plans to increase its investment of 1.7 trillion baht in targeted industries as global trade and investment are expected to rebound with US president-elect Joe Biden's rise to power.
Encon allots B2bn budget
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/08/2020
» The Energy Ministry has agreed to approve a 2-billion-baht budget to support 1,035 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Energy Conservation Fund.