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Hospitals sue over price curbs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2019
» Private hospitals have filed a lawsuit with the Central Administrative Court against the Commerce Ministry's proposal to put medical and healthcare expenses on the state price control list.
Most trucks tipped to be B20-compliant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2019
» Energy policymakers announced yesterday that biodiesel B20 will be compatible with nearly all general trucks on the road in Thailand.
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.
Debt reaches 11-year high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2019
» Thai workers' debt has surged to the highest in 11 years, driven by higher living costs and easier access to loans.
How green buildings improve air quality
Business, Published on 30/04/2019
» Bangkokians' awareness of the importance of clean air has increased substantially in recent months, as the country has suffered from unprecedented levels of air pollution. Elevated levels of microscopic particulate matter (PM2.5) can cause significant health issues, and the city is now focused on long-term solutions for improving air quality.
A jolt to the system
Business, Published on 29/04/2019
» A stimulus package is being devised by policymakers at the Finance Ministry in a bid to ward off effects of flagging exports and unstable domestic politics, a recipe for Thailand's dejected economic growth outlook this year.
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.
Departments trade data
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/03/2019
» The Revenue Department has linked its information with the Legal Execution Department to better chase down the tax liabilities of people who went bankrupt.