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PM vows to get ‘Ferrari’ economy humming
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has likened Thailand’s economy to a 12-cylinder Ferrari with only six or seven cylinders working. But the government is firing on all cylinders to get the engine running at full throttle, he says.
A Provincial Administrative Organisation election barometer
News, Published on 22/06/2024
» A turf war has been declared in Pathum Thani, which is being fought covertly by titans of national politics, according to a source.
MFP slams military budget, questions anti-drone funding
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Friday took aim at the national defence budget, saying the military spending plan did not reflect changing security challenges and threats.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Power generation investment to reach B1tn within 6 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/06/2024
» Investment in the development of new electricity generation facilities, aimed at promoting renewable energy, is expected to reach 1 trillion baht over the next six years under the novel power development plan (PDP), says energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Cheap imports levied VAT from July
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Royal Gazette has announced the Finance Ministry will begin collecting value-added tax (VAT) on all imported goods, including those priced below 1,500 baht, effective from July 5.
Srettha touts new stimuli
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The government will roll out additional measures to stimulate the sluggish economy next week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Missed energy transition opportunity
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 22/06/2024
» I recently reviewed the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), outlining Thailand's power development roadmap from 2024 to 2037. This draft, which was put for a public hearing process during June 12–19, left me disappointed. The lower-than-expected economic growth, high energy surplus, fluctuating electricity costs due to gas price volatility and a more ambitious net-zero target all signal a need to recalibrate our plans towards low carbon emissions.