Share he Bus Operators Association of Thailand has refused to lower bus fares following the Government’s recent reduction of oil prices, claiming that diesel is still considered expensive. President of the Bus Operators Association of Thailand Suchinda Cherdchai was adamant that bus fares must remain the same for the time being even though the prices [...]
Share The Ministry of Commerce is planning to ask the Government to consider forming the new National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC), which will help work out details of the rice pledging scheme. Permanent Secretary for Commerce Yanyong Phuangrach stated that the Commerce Ministry would propose to the Government the establishment of the new NRPC within [...]
Share Democrat Spokesperson Mr. Chawanont Intarakomalasut is asking Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to keep government supporters under control as they are still threatening the media and the Opposition. The Spokesperson cited the assault on a former student last week as a form of threat. Their behaviors have also extended to media and the Opposition merely [...]
ShareGold shops have suspended bar trade at weekends as a way to protect themselves from risks resulting from global price volatility. The campaign, which has started since Saturday, will continue until the situation in the world market has returned to normal. Trading activities go on as usual on weekdays. Gold traders speculated that gold prices [...]
ShareBANGKOK, Aug 26 — The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TSLC) said it has given the government six months to increase minimum wage for workers to Bt300/day after the Pheu Thai Party had earlier pledged in its election campaign. TSLC Chaiman Charlie Loisoong said the Pheu Thai Party should implement its Bt300 wage policy within six [...]
ShareThe Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is prepared to give 10,000 THB to each household of flood-affected agriculturalists and also extend their loan repayment period for three more years. BAAC President Luck Wajananawatch stated that the BAAC Board of Directors had given the green light to the measure to assist customers of the [...]
ShareThe Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA) has resolved to decrease the collection towards the Oil Fund from Benzene 95, Benzene 91 and diesel, causing their prices to fall tomorrow. Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan announced that CEPA had decided to reduce the Oil Fund collection from Benzene 95 by 7.17 THB per liter, Benzene 91 [...]
ShareThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is monitoring the water levels in the Bhumipol and the Sirikit dams closely to make sure the water will not affect residents living below the dams. EGAT’s Communication Director Mr. Tatree Riewcharoen said EGAT had been working with the Royal Irrigation Department in keeping the water levels safe [...]
ShareBANGKOK, 24 August 2011 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has indicated that more clarifications are still needed for the Government’s policy to increase the minimum wage to 300 THB and the salary for new graduates to 15,000 THB. Speaking of the policy of the Pheu Thai-led administration to raise the minimum wage to [...]
Share The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) has confirmed that the global economic situation especially in the US and the EU will not affect Thai exports much because Thailand still has other trading partners. According to DEP Deputy Director-General Vuthichai Duangratana, the DEP has been monitoring the US and EU economic situations closely. The Thai exports [...]