The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to announce a reduction in the fuel tariff (Ft) from May to August on Friday, which will bring down the power tariff rate for households to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour unit, from 4.77 baht per unit. The move follows complaints from people about large spikes in their electricity bills […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) remains hopeful a last-minute cut to the new power tariff, slated to take effect in less than two weeks, can help businesses and households cope with energy bills as authorities meet on Friday to review the rate. The FTI views this as a “crucial decision” by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government […]
Read MoreHotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending. Though the government is set to introduce a single electricity rate of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) from May, which is a cheaper rate for businesses, hotels cannot immediately pass on the […]
Read MoreThe Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) has warned online shopping platforms about the risk of participating in collusive pricing behaviour. According to Visanu Vongsinsirikul, secretary-general of the OTCC, his office sent a letter to online shopping platform operators on April 12 in order to caution them to be wary and avoid collusive pricing behaviour. Specifically, […]
Read MoreThe tourism and sports minister has confirmed that collection of the 300-baht tourism fee will not be delayed beyond September, while the ministry plans to ask provincial police to support the tourism police in its operations to clear out “zero-dollar tours” and illegal tours. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the fee will not be […]
Read MoreThe Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to rise in March to 97.8 points, the highest in 10 months, thanks to the tourism recovery and farmers’ greater purchasing power, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Improving tourism boosted demand for goods and services, while higher agricultural prices brought more revenue to farmers in many regions, […]
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