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Thai Bankers' Association warns over phishing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2019
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is warning of phishing scams affecting a wide range of local banks, though it says the number of phishing victims is still minimal.
BCPG sets massive wind power goal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2019
» SET-listed BCPG Plc, the power business arm of Bangchak Corporation Plc, wants to add 1,000 megawatts through wind power projects in Asia-Pacific during 2019-23.
Hotels urged to cut plastic use
Business, Published on 22/01/2019
» Incentives have been offered to encourage local hotel operators to use less plastic and join the Thai Hotels Plastic-Free Project.
Ministry seeks help from 1m rich elderly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2019
» The Finance Ministry wants 1 million wealthy elderly people to forgo their old-age living allowances so that the minimum monthly allowance for the needy can be raised to 800 baht from 600 baht.
Airing their grievances
Business, Published on 28/01/2019
» Smiles in Bangkok are beginning to fade as fears of the perilous PM2.5 particles prompt people to cover their faces with dust masks or risk a host of illnesses.
THAI board to decide on Nok share purchase
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2019
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) board of directors will ponder injecting fresh funds into budget carrier Nok Airlines at a meeting scheduled early next month.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.
Energy Ministry pushes B20 for larger vehicles
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Energy Ministry is working feverishly to enforce biodiesel B20 use among buses and trucks in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, hoping to reduce particles and emissions by 10-15% per vehicle.
Architects enlist to combat dust, offering safety guidelines
Business, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Faculty of Architecture at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) and the Council of Deans of Architecture Schools of Thailand (CDAST) have published a set of guidelines for improving architecture and design of residential units to deal with hazardous PM2.5 dust.
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.