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Ministry seeks help from 1m rich elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Finance Ministry wants 1 million wealthy elderly people to forgo their old-age living allowances so that the minimum monthly allowance for the needy can be raised to 800 baht from 600 baht.
Airing their grievances
Business, Published on 28/01/2019
» Smiles in Bangkok are beginning to fade as fears of the perilous PM2.5 particles prompt people to cover their faces with dust masks or risk a host of illnesses.
THAI board to decide on Nok share purchase
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2019
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) board of directors will ponder injecting fresh funds into budget carrier Nok Airlines at a meeting scheduled early next month.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.
Energy Ministry pushes B20 for larger vehicles
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Energy Ministry is working feverishly to enforce biodiesel B20 use among buses and trucks in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, hoping to reduce particles and emissions by 10-15% per vehicle.
Architects enlist to combat dust, offering safety guidelines
Business, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Faculty of Architecture at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and the Council of Deans of Architecture Schools of Thailand (CDAST) have published a set of guidelines for improving architecture and design of residential units to deal with hazardous PM2.5 dust.
Solar hybrid scheme aimed for cabinet
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/02/2019
» State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) expects to request the cabinet acknowledge and approve its massive investment plan for floating solar hybrid power generation at nine dams nationwide.
Firms let workers shelter from haze
Business, Published on 02/02/2019
» Companies in Bangkok are allowing workers, especially those sick or pregnant, to work from home to avoid exposure to toxic PM2.5 dust. With schools closed this week, both the private and public sectors are attempting to safeguard the most vulnerable from the unprecedented pollution.
Euro 5 diesel upgrade set for 2023
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/02/2019
» The Energy Ministry has settled on implementing a nationwide plan to upgrade environmental standards for diesel to Euro 5 by 2023, in line with the National Environmental Board's schedule, to curb toxic dust levels.
Treasury to discuss Mor Chit concession
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2019
» The Treasury Department will negotiate with Bangkok Terminal Co Ltd to seek greater benefits from leasing land for a long-delayed Mor Chit mixed-use development.