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FTI ready to lobby for Euro 5-6 perks
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to lobby the next administration for more tax incentives for automakers, in response to the current government's policy to upgrade vehicle fuel standards to Euro 5 and 6, a move the FTI finds unclear and unattractive.
NBTC targets batteries in wearables
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2019
» The telecom regulator is considering measures to govern quality standards for batteries in wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT) items in order to prevent consumer harm.
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.
FPO rehashes bill to levy pollution tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has dusted off a bill that enables the Finance Ministry to impose taxes and fees on polluters in a fresh effort to fight environmental problems.
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.
ERC speeds operation of Laos hydropower project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2019
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to accelerate power distribution from the Xayaburi hydroelectric power project in Laos ahead of schedule as the regulator wants to curb the overall power tariff.
TRA pushes again for duty-free split
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/02/2019
» A group of retailers has repeated its call for the government to split the duty-free shop concession at Suvarnabhumi airport.
FTI asks delay on electronic waste bill, fearing exodus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) will call for the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to delay a decision on an electronic waste disposal bill by a further 45 days, arguing that the new bill will cause factories to relocate from Thailand and jeopardise 753,357 jobs in the industry.