Motorists rush to fill up tanks ahead of diesel price hike
The government on Saturday scrapped its policy of capping the price of diesel at 30 baht per litre. Sunday’s 2-baht rise was approved by the Fuel Fund Executive Committee on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the new price cap for diesel has been set at 35 baht per litre. The Energy Ministry said the Oil Fuel Fund spent about 50 billion baht to keep the price of diesel capped at 30 baht per litre. The government decided in April to scrap that ceiling to reduce pressure on the Oil Fuel Fund.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 01, 2022 10:37 UTC
Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandal
Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandalThe navy has jailed for 30 days an instructor who allegedly punished new recruits by forcing them to drink semen, before he will be discharged for a serious breach of the military's disciplinary code. Vice Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin, navy spokesman, yesterday told the media that Petty Officer Second Class Taksin Ngokpilai was transferred to an inactive post amid an investigation into the matter. Vice Adm Pokkrong said a navy panel ruled the allegation had grounds, prompting an order to detain PO2 Taksin for 30 days. As this act was found to have seriously sullied the reputation of the military, PO2 Taksin will also be discharged, he said. Navy chief Adm Somprasong Nilsamai had said all supervisors must ensure that instructors behave appropriately and take care of recruits properly, Vice Adm Pokkrong said.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 01, 2022 08:57 UTC
Chanettee gunning for Thailand Mixed hat-trick
Chanettee gunning for Thailand Mixed hat-trickRayong: Promising teen Chanettee Wannasaen remained on course for her third straight Thailand Mixed title after she established a convincing nine-shot lead during the third round actions at Rayong Green Valley Country Club yesterday. She left a daunting task for Parinda Phokan and Sangchai Kaewchaoren, each with 207, to catch up with her in today's final round. Currently, Chanettee and Prom Meesawat are the only multiple Thailand Mixed winners, each with two wins. I expect the pin positions will be tougher in the final round," Chanette said. Sangchai, the 2021 Thailand PGA Tour Order of Merit winner, was one of a few players who enjoyed a bogey-free round.
Source:Bangkok Post
May 01, 2022 01:41 UTC
Unstoppable Chanette Guns for Thailand Mixed Hat Trick
But the back nine is still a challenge for me,” said Chanettee who crafted six birdies before the turn. With a huge lead going into the final round, the red-hot teenager stands a great chance at winning three successive Thailand Mixed series which will make her the first player to win three times on the Tour. Currently, she and Prom Meesawat are the only multiple Thailand Mixed winners, each with two wins. I expect the pin positions will be tougher in the final round,” Chanette added. I need to fix my approach shots and hope to raise my game in the final round,” said the 2017 Thai LPGA Tour No 1.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
May 01, 2022 01:06 UTC
PTTEP quitting Yetagun gas field in Myanmar
Gas reserves in the Yetagun field in the Gulf of Moattama off Myanmar have declined significantly. (PTTEP Photo)PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) of Thailand and Petronas of Malaysia say they are withdrawing from the Yetagun natural gas project in coup-hit Myanmar. The most notable has been the withdrawal of US-based Chevron and TotalEnergies of France from the Yadana gas field, where PTTEP is taking over their interests. The Petronas subsidiary Carigali holds a roughly 41% stake in the Yetagun project while PTTEP has a 19.31% share. A spokesperson for the rights group Justice for Myanmar called on companies involved with the Yetagun gas project to completely sever ties with the military.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 30, 2022 11:50 UTC
Bangkokians sought for ‘quick counting’ of votes to ensure transparency
This count will then provide unofficial results of the poll, released alongside the initial results announced by the Election Commission. This quick count, based on samples collected from polling stations, aims to verify election results as well as ensure transparency and prevent possible electoral fraud. The campaign was launched by the Association of Digital Television Broadcasting and Society for Online News Providers in collaboration with some 30 other groups from the media, academic and business sectors.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 30, 2022 08:08 UTC
TAT sees 1m arrivals per month during last quarter
TAT sees 1m arrivals per month during last quarterRevellers enjoy themselves at the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province on April 16, 2022. (Photo: Supapong Chaolan)The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to drawing at least 1 million tourists per month during the high season in the final quarter thanks to a less cumbersome entry process. As of April 25, Thailand had welcomed 713,183 international arrivals this year. It expects to invite tourism operators to join roadshows such as Amazing New Chapters Roadshow to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 15 to 17. On Friday, the TAT hosted a meeting with tourism operators to discuss marketing plans for the international market.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 30, 2022 05:17 UTC
Thai Airways Boeing 787-8 suffers burst tyre on landing in India
The national carrier’s flight TG 325 had touched down in Bengaluru from Bangkok and was taxiing from the runway when ground crew noticed that one of the Boeing aircraft’s 12 tires was deflated. “TG 325 from Bangkok landed at Bengaluru and while docking into stand 05, the landing gear tyre was found to be deflated,” a spokesperson from Kempegowda International Airport told local news. “All passengers were provided with hotel accommodation and rebooked for departure flight on April 28 at 0.30am”All 150 passengers and crew on board the flight were unharmed. A source from THAI added that the airline had provided an Airbus A350-900 to bring passengers back to Bangkok on April 27 and 28 on flights TG 325 and TG 326. Passengers also got the option of returning the same day aboard a Boeing 787-8 on special flight TG 3268.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 30, 2022 02:50 UTC
BGRIM’s AGM approves the extension of 5-year debentures issuance ceiling to B100bn
(PR News) B.Grimm Power PCL (BGRIM) on 27 April got the approval from shareholders to extend the limit of the amount of debentures issuance within 5 years (2022-2026) to 100 billion baht. Dr. Harald Link, President of BGRIM, noted that debenture is one of the several instruments for financial management BGRIM has effectively used. He added that BGRIM is working strenuously to expand its investment in renewable energy, including solar energy, hydropower, wind energy and energy storage systems (ESS). Sustainable generation of electricity from clean energy under a long-term power sale agreement in Thailand and abroad has been at the forefront of BGRIM’s business strategies. BGRIM aims to increase its power generation investment internationally over the next five years to 15 countries from 7 countries at the present.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 29, 2022 12:50 UTC
Amid rising cost of living, household debt hits highest level in 14 years
He said the indebtedness was caused by salaries not being enough to cope with the cost of living and increasing prices of products. Those who already have debts have to be careful when spending and repaying the debt. He said workers are requesting the government to increase wages to keep pace with the current cost of living. They believe the current wage is too low when compared to the increasing cost of living. They might lack the liquidity to increase the wages and may have to reduce the workforce instead.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 29, 2022 12:12 UTC
Travel subsidy schemes to be extended by authorities
Travel subsidy schemes to be extended by authoritiesA man rides a horse at Cha-am beach in Phetchaburi province on Dec 25, 2021. Total expenditure from this phase was 8.4 billion baht, of which 7.1 billion baht was for hotel rooms, 1.25 billion baht for food and drink via vouchers, and the remainder for air tickets. Meanwhile, the tour subsidy programme which ends in April still has 131,415 remaining privileges, prompting tour operators to ask for an extension until the end of the year. There are expected to be 52.7 million domestic trips in the first half of this year, generating 240 billion baht. The Tourism and Sports Ministry's target for 2022 is 160 million domestic trips generating 656 billion baht.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 29, 2022 10:23 UTC
Marriott Bonvoy celebrates the joy of gastronomy in Thailand with two-month food festival
And this is just the start! More hotels and resorts will be rolling out their exclusive offers in the coming weeks, creating a nationwide compendium of culinary promotions and perks. With plenty of affordable options for local residents, dining out in Thailand has never been more rewarding! Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy is available exclusively to Marriott Bonvoy members. For more information about Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy and to book your table in Thailand, please visit http://restaurants.marriottbonvoy.com/th.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 29, 2022 09:46 UTC
Diesel price cap to rise on Sunday
Diesel price cap to rise on SundayThe committee managing the Oil Fuel Fund yesterday approved a proposal to raise the diesel price cap from 30 baht per litre to 32 baht from Sunday, prompting a transport association to threaten to raise their service fees by 20%. As well as raising the price cap, the Energy Ministry, Oil Fuel Fund Office and other organisations will keep a close watch on global oil prices and make a weekly assessment on whether the price cap needs to be raised further, energy permanent secretary Kulit Sombatsiri said. If so, the diesel cap will climb by no more than 1 baht a week, while the new ceiling of the price cap will become 35 baht per litre despite the actual price of diesel already being well over 40 baht per litre, he said. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, meanwhile, implored people to understand the need to raise the diesel price cap, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said. Loans sought previously to also subsidise diesel prices have already been used up as well, said Gen Prayut, adding the government has been dedicating resources to supporting the diesel price subsidy because it is a major cost of consumer products and services.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 29, 2022 07:15 UTC
Slumping baht expected to test key level of 34.50/dollar on Friday
Poon forecast the baht would fluctuate and likely test the resistance level of 34.50. However, he did not expect it to drop much below 34.50 as risk-on market factors would support the currency. He said the generally risk-averse market coupled with the Covid-19 situation in China could add downward pressure on the baht. The Thai currency is also being squeezed by dividend transactions and gold purchases, with investors buying more of the precious metal as the price drops. However, foreign investors are currently making net purchases in the Thai stock market, meaning the baht may not breach the key resistance level, Poon added.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
April 29, 2022 03:36 UTC
New Covid cases steady at 14,437 Thursday, 127 more deaths
New Covid cases steady at 14,437 Thursday, 127 more deathsA child shows a V sign during his Covid-19 vaccination at the Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The country registered 127 more Covid-19 fatalities and 14,437 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Thursday morning. The South had nine deaths - two each in Surat Thani, Songkhla and Nakhon Si Thammarat and one each in Ranong, Satun and Pattani. Since the pandemic started in early 2020, there have been 4,224,008 Covid-19 cases, including 2,000,573 this year, with 4,036,969 complete recoveries to date. Global Covid-19 cases rose by 657,233 in 24 hours to 511.54 million.
Source:Bangkok Post
April 28, 2022 18:18 UTC