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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0700Call for more state promotion of ethanol
The Tapioca Ethanol Association is urging energy policymakers to promote more use of cassava-based ethanol in order to help motorists cope with high fuel bills, which have been driven up by the global oil price surge.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:38:00 +0700Costs, inflation put property demand at risk
The property market will continue to be challenged by inflation, higher development costs, and rising interest rates in the second half, which will take a toll on housing demand, says residential developer Frasers Property Home (Thailand).
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:18:00 +0700BoT sees tourist arrivals rising to 8m
Foreign tourist arrivals could reach 8 million this year after recording higher numbers over the past few months, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:13:00 +0700Domestic travel poised to pick up this month
Domestic passenger traffic is expected to pick up this month as airlines begin to increase flight frequencies in response to the loosening of travel restrictions, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) and the International Air Tr...
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:10:00 +0700Govt official surrenders in abuse enquiry
The deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth and a Surat Thani Shelter for Children and Families official, who are alleged to have been involved in child sex trafficking, turned themselves in on Monday.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:36:00 +0700Motion to extend property support measures
Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signalled the possible extension of the property support measures to help spur the recovery of the sector.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:29:00 +0700Opinions sought as Chana plan resumes
The government has insisted it is open to opinions from all stakeholders in the Chana industrial project in Songkhla, amid controversy over the cabinet's resolution to resume development.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0700Film director Ramai's mum seeks son's release
The mother of famous action film director and fight choreographer Ramai "Danny" Moriphan filed a request at Royal Thai Police Headquarters on Monday, pleading with officers to investigate his alleged abduction in Myanmar.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:32:00 +0700Severely ill Covid cases seen rising even faster due to long holidays
The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients is rising and may accelerate due to long holidays this month, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:33:00 +0700Pheu Thai unveils Bangkok lineup
The opposition Pheu Thai Party has announced its first 21 candidates who will run for seats in Bangkok at the coming general election.