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ASEAN targets higher renewable energy utilisation
Energy Ministers of ASEAN gathered in Bangkok for meetings to better utilise the region’s energy as well as make ways to greater promote renewable and clean energy production.Keep watching ...
Bangkok ranked the most internationally visited city
Despite the global economic slowdown, Bangkok has retained its title of the most visited city on Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index for the fourth year in a row. Mastercard’s index ranks 200 cities based on a proprietary analysis of visitor volume and spending data that ...
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Talks with Cambodia for energy projects, developing disputed border area
Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says he will speak with his Cambodian counterpart regarding the dispute over the maritime border with the aim of joint development of the overlapping claim to benefit both countries on Thursday (September 5).Keep reading ...
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Industry Ministry announces measures to help flood victims
The Ministry of Industry announced measures to provide immediate assistance to entrepreneurs being affected by tropical storm Podul. The recent flooding has damaged more than 380 entrepreneurs, causing them more than 133 million baht collectively.Keep warching ...
Committee calls for action against strong baht to improve economic performance
The office of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is concerned by the performance of the Thai economy in the second half of 2019. The office fears that the lack of stimulating factors and an ever-stronger baht may lead to lower ...
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Govt eyes Khmer power plans
Thailand will on Thursday discuss with Cambodia the issue involving the energy-rich overlapping marine territory claimed by both countries on the sidelines of the ongoing meeting of Asean energy ministers, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
ERC looks into free rural electricity
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering offering free electricity to local communities and villages around power plants nationwide, in line with an assignment from Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijarawong.Keep reading ...
Yuthana Praiwan
The less-cash economy
Even though cash remains the preferred mode of payment in Thailand, its share is on a gradual decline in light of efforts by the government to promote electronic payments under its National e-Payment Master Plan, according to a report by the data and analytics company ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Asia-Pacific Climate Week kicks off in Bangkok
Participants at this week’s Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW), which runs from 2-6 September in Bangkok, are hoping it will build momentum on climate action ahead of the New York climate summit later this month and the UN climate talks in Chile in December.Keep reading ...
Floods remain, heavy rain to continue
Floods remain in seven provinces and heavy rain is forecast to continue due to the influence of departing storm Kajiki.Chayaphol Thitisak, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, on Wednesday reported flooding in Amnat Charoen, Khon Kaen, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Roi Et, Ubon Ratchathani ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
