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Ministry not ruling out excise tax cut extension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Finance Ministry has not eliminated the possibility of extending the period set for the reduction of the diesel excise tax, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Diesel users run into reality check
Business, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.
Solving the city's lack of green space
News, Pratch Rujivanarom and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/05/2022
» Once surrounded by vast patches of green farmlands and fruit orchards, the rapid expansion and urban development of Bangkok during the past century has turned the city into a jungle of concrete.
A sector with an agenda
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/05/2022
» The 2022 meetings of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac), which highlights the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model, are prompting Thailand to gear up for advanced technologies and environmentally friendly businesses.
Japan ties in line for boost
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/05/2022
» The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.
SET launches platforms to promote ESG practices
Business, NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE and Poonyapat Luenam, Published on 02/05/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is prioritising the promotion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices and products this year to ensure sustainability and attract a new generation of investors.
Cairns opens up on pain wrought by match-fixing trials
AFP, Published on 02/05/2022
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns feels he can talk candidly about the pain of match-fixing allegations brought against him now that he has survived multiple health scares.
Back in action
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 02/05/2022
» After decades of absence from the Thai market, Jeep is back with a new distributor and new products.
Philippines' Marcos keeps big lead in poll on presidential race
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2022
» MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos Jr has maintained his wide lead in the Philippines presidential election race in a new survey released on Monday, but some political observers say the game may not be over for closest rival Leni Robredo.
Food price solutions a priority
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2022
» Food prices are on the rise everywhere in the world. In Thailand, prices of limes have been at historical highs for months, now as much as 10 baht each in wet markets. Instant noodle makers want to hike their prices by up to 20% as raw material costs have surged, but Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insists they can't.