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Time to fix Oil Fuel Fund
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) announced yesterday that it would cap the price of diesel at 30 baht per litre. Such a move was inevitable and is welcomed despite many critics questioning whether it will really benefit consumers.
Govt gifts are of little worth
News, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2019
» Like previous governments before it, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has come up with a raft of "seasonal gifts" to make people happy during the festive period, starting this week.
Breaking the PM2.5 cycle
News, Editorial, Published on 25/12/2019
» Thailand is notorious for its ad hoc responses to recurring and foreseeable problems-- from seasonal flooding and drought to fatal road accidents during holidays. In recent years, dangerously unhealthy smog caused by fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has become another predictable threat that has drawn some recent "long-term" measures from the government, though these appear to be too broad.
Palm oil price hike is unwise
News, Editorial, Published on 17/06/2019
» Despite good intentions, the Department of Internal Trade's (DIT) latest move to instruct retailers to mark up prices of cooking palm oil aimed at boosting palm nut prices is imprudent.