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Proposed battery tax rejig to reward energy efficiency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet next month a revision of the battery tax from a flat rate for all battery types to a tiered rate, with more efficient batteries subject to a lower levy than less efficient batteries.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
African ports struggle with spike in ship traffic
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2023
» CAPE TOWN - Shipping companies sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi attacks on the Red Sea face tough choices over where to refuel and restock, as African ports struggle with red tape, congestion and poor facilities, companies and analysts say.
Arkhom cools concern
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2023
» The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Accelerating Business Solutions: PTT’s new business direction cools climate combustion to zero
Published on 02/12/2022
» The unexpected oil crisis emerging from the oil embargo against Russia, the world’s second largest crude oil exporter, has piled pressure on energy prices, supply shortages, and economic recession worldwide. The renewable energy benefits are currently absorbed beyond their actual purposes to build growth of clean energy for a sustainable world.
Steady US job growth a signal for Fed
The New York Times, Published on 07/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: The US labour market remained strong in September, showing its resilience. But the persistent strength in hiring also underscored the challenges facing the Federal Reserve as it tries to curtail job growth enough to tame inflation.
Oil prices set to stay high despite global outlook
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2022
» Rising diesel consumption in Europe during the winter is expected to drive up global oil prices, despite the prospect of a worldwide economic slowdown, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Energy subsidies extended
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved extensions of both the diesel tax cut for two more months and the electricity bill subsidy until December, in an attempt to mitigate the impact of high energy prices.
Bridgestone rides ahead
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 13/06/2022
» The exclusive importer and distributor of Bridgestone motorcycle tyres in Thailand, PaceMax Motorsport Company, received an amazing turnaround less than two years after returning to the Kingdom, particularly from those with a passion for motorcycles.
Conflict will cost Thailand B245bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/03/2022
» The Russia-Ukraine conflict is estimated to inflict 244.70 billion baht's worth of damage to the Thai economy, dragging GDP growth to only 2-3% this year, if it is extended for the entire year, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).