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Will the global economy stall?
News, Eswar Prasad and Caroline Smiltneks, Published on 21/04/2025
» The timing could hardly have been less propitious. Just as the world economy was showing signs of stabilising, the odds of a policy-induced global recession have risen significantly. The latest update to the Brookings-FT Tiger index reveals a mixed picture, with the financial index declining and private-sector confidence crumbling even as macroeconomic data (which lag the other indicators) suggest a more benign scenario.
Govt urged to cut power tariff
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2024
» The Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to temporarily lower the power tariff that is used to calculate electricity bills, in an effort to reduce the burden on households during the hot summer months, when demand typically spikes.
Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/02/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Wednesday assured the public that electricity bills will not rise from May to August as the ministry is committed to maintaining the present power tariff for households at 4.18 baht per unit.
Has McKinsey & Co finally become unleadable?
News, Chris Hughes, Published on 27/01/2024
» It's a big year for elections -- and that includes McKinsey & Co's poll to pick the Global Managing Partner for the next three years. As in so many elections, there's a difference between the skills needed to get the job and those required once elected.
The gift of governance
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2023
» In a dire attempt to make people feel better, the Srettha Thavisin government is carrying out some New Year gift-giving this month.
Govt to keep fuel, electric prices down as NY gift
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2023
» The cabinet yesterday gave the green light to an Energy Ministry proposal to keep the diesel price under 30 baht per litre and cap the power tariff at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) for households that use no more than 300 units per month.
Bills not to exceed B4.20 per unit: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2023
» The Energy Ministry is assuring people that the new power tariff for households will not exceed 4.20 baht per unit, adding that it is seeking a budget to support vulnerable groups in paying their electricity bills.
Energy post is pivotal
News, Editorial, Published on 21/08/2023
» The significance of energy affairs in Thailand transcends mere consumer concerns. Energy also involves commercial investments and the corporate sector. If the government is to ensure energy affairs truly benefit the public, it will have to allocate the new energy ministerial portfolio carefully, prioritising fairness and transparency over political motives.
TCC calls for cuts to Ft rate as bills bite
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to consider lowering the fuel tariff (Ft) amid mounting complaints about high electricity bills, adding that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) must promote the use of solar panels at home to help address the problem.
I know a power bill con when I see one
News, Published on 01/05/2023
» What is your reaction when seeing the latest electricity bill?