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Give renewable energy a chance
News, Sopitsuda Tongsopit, Published on 30/03/2018
» The Minister of Energy announced this week the government will stop purchasing electricity from renewable power projects for the next five years. The reasoning is that such projects have caused retail electricity tariffs to jump by 20-25 satangs per unit, and that the electricity system has enough installed capacity for now.
Creditors to meet on Energy Earth rehab plans
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/03/2018
» Creditors of financially beleaguered Energy Earth Plc (EARTH) will hold a meeting on April 30 to consider the business rehabilitation plan submitted to officials overseeing the company's receivership last month.
Home away from home
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018
» A villa stay brings to mind a spacious and luxurious accommodation with great service and a price to match. The Ville Jomtien Pool Villa fits that -- but not to the ideal extent.
2018 New York Motor Show report
Richard Leu, Published on 30/03/2018
» Nissan’s all-new family saloon has broken cover on American soil to rival the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Rice exports up but may lose momentum
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2018
» Thai rice exports in the first two months of 2018 rose 10% year-on-year by volume to 1.91 million tonnes and 16.1% in baht value to 30.32 billion baht but orders are falling due to the strong baht.
Thanachart targets 5% premium growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/03/2018
» Thanachart Insurance, the non-life insurance arm of Thanachart Group, aims to grow total premiums above 5% this year, with the goal of expanding its distribution network beyond the group.
Rice rallies on hot China demand
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/03/2018
» Thailand is expected to produce 30.53 million tonnes of paddy in the 2018/2019 season, up 3.45% from the previous year as demand grows, the National Rice Policy Committee said Thursday.
KS forecasts SET to rise on liquidity upsurge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2018
» Emerging markets are expected to reap greater benefits from excess global financial liquidity, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) expected to attain a windfall from such abundance, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Thammasat's electric motorbikes hit streets
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/03/2018
» Thammasat University has launched its all-electric motorbike taxi project at the Rangsit Campus, expecting to deploy 150 electric motorbikes by 2018.
Perfecting penmanship
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/03/2018
» Daniel Kohler is the name to have on your speed dial if you are a pen collector. Then again, if you are inclined towards the precious and pricey types of writing instruments, you probably already have Montblanc's head of client relations and high artistry on your contact list. But for those who are just starting out with collecting and happened to miss his visit to Bangkok last month, fret not, because we also didn't get to see the €1.5 million (57.8 million baht) pen we had hoped to see in real life at a private suite at the Okura Prestige either.