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Power tariff capped at B4.20 a unit
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed a decision to cap power tariffs at 4.20 baht per unit of electricity from this month until the end of April.
Srettha ‘just explained’ rate view to BoT
Published on 10/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he “just explained” his views on interest rates but gave no orders during a highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday with the head of the Bank of Thailand.
PM and central bank chief to meet Wednesday
Published on 09/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he will meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, a day after prodding the central bank to consider lowering interest rates.
NGO slams new alcohol tax rates
News, Published on 08/01/2024
» Stop-Drink Network Thailand has slammed the cabinet's decision to radically lower taxes on wine and other alcoholic beverages in the name of tourism promotion, saying the government is trying to solve one problem by creating another.
Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Alarm sounded over syphilis infections
Published on 30/12/2023
» Health officials are looking to tighten preventive and control measures after finding higher rates of syphilis and gonorrhoea among young people, says Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
PM unveils new plan to fight drug abuse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs in front of ministers, state agencies and representatives from the public sector at Bitec Exhibition Hall in Bang Na.
Next wage rise eyed for April
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/12/2023
» The government will consider another increase in the daily minimum wage by April when it will ask the tripartite wage committee to review pay rates.
Govt preps for wage hike offensive
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/12/2023
» The government will go on the offensive in its push for a large daily wage hike for workers next year after this year's modest rise, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
FTI warns over hikes in minimum wage
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has insisted that any increase in daily minimum wages must be decided by the tripartite wage committee.