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Tour operators want better marine protection system
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 04/06/2019
» The temporary closure for rehabilitation of several famous marine national parks and coastal sites, including Maya Bay and the Similan and Surin islands in southern Thailand, and more recently Samae San island on the east coast, has drawn mixed reactions from stakeholders.
Energy Ministry has high hopes for solar scheme
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/06/2019
» The Energy Ministry expects the solar power project for household rooftops to achieve its projection of 15,000 participants by year-end thanks to the popularity of the trend globally and declining investment costs in the sector.
Seeing through Asia's smog smokescreen
Business, Published on 11/06/2019
» Of the 7 million people around the world who die prematurely from air pollution every year, 4 million are in Asia. That is a sobering statistic.
Department to bump up tax base
Business, Published on 07/05/2019
» The Revenue Department aims to add 200,000 individuals to the income tax base every year, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Debt Clinic ready to cure thousands
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/05/2019
» The Bank of Thailand expects tens of thousands of debtors who have defaulted to join its Debt Clinic, a scheme that pools unsecured bad loans owed to multiple creditors, covering 19 non-bank companies.
Egat plans to convert used cars into EVs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/05/2019
» The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) plans to develop electric vehicles (EVs) by modifying used cars, aiming for commercial sales in 2020.
Digital TV flight may leave 5,000 adrift
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/05/2019
» Close to 5,000 people could be affected by six digital TV channels shutting down after the government's decision to let the channels exit the business without any financial penalties.
A clear path to cleaner air?
Business, Published on 13/05/2019
» Upgrading European emission standards is high on the agenda for policymakers amid hazardous dust pollution and PM2.5 particles in the northern, northeastern and central regions.
Plastic packaging industry braces for eco-friendly measures
Business, Published on 23/04/2019
» Plastic packaging producers should be prepared for new government measures because it has set a goal to ban seven single-use plastic types by 2025, says Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (SCBEIC).
Grab voices confidence in Trip Planner
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2019
» Grab, the largest ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, launched its Trip Planner service on Tuesday, allowing users in Bangkok to plan trips around the city on public transport such as buses, ferries and the skytrain.