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Google to set up data hub in Chon Buri
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/01/2025
» Google is building a new cloud data centre in Chon Buri as it plans to expand its presence in Thailand, according to Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat.
Phumtham advocates for regional action on PM2.5
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thailand and its neighbouring countries must work together to address the problem of PM2.5 haze pollution, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Strategy set to reach global tech hub goal
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has outlined its plans this year to drive Thailand to become a hub of global technology and supply chains, highlighting three strategies: digital skills improvement, new opportunities and a new ecosystem.
Proposed battery tax rejig to reward energy efficiency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet next month a revision of the battery tax from a flat rate for all battery types to a tiered rate, with more efficient batteries subject to a lower levy than less efficient batteries.
Regulator launches green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thailand has started imposing the utility green tariff (UGT) for the first time, requiring companies to pay 4.21 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) if they opt to use renewable power.
K-Asset: BoT to cut rates in H1 as stimulus takes effect
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is projected to cut interest rates in the first half of 2025 as the country needs support from both fiscal and monetary policies to spur economic growth, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Ministry says 2024 exports surpassed target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2025
» Exports grew by 5.4% in 2024, surpassing the target and reaching a record-high value of US$301 billion, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Asset World Corp unveils Yaowarat project
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/01/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has unveiled its new Woeng Nakornkasem Yaowarat project, valued at 16.5 billion baht, which took four years to plan, with construction projected to take five years.
Thai players advance to QF in Indonesia
Sports, Published on 24/01/2025
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles players Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$475,000 BWF Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Thursday.
Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.