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Banks wary of BOT's proposed debt relief criteria
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is poised to issue three guidelines to reduce household debt – which rose to 16 trillion baht or 90.6% of GDP in the first quarter, from 86.3% last year.The central bank said it will propose guidelines on responsible lending, risk-based ...
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BoI urges Thai startups to innovate
The Board of Investment (BoI) has joined hands with the National Innovation Agency to encourage local startups to come up with new business ideas as part of efforts to promote more investments in the country. The collaboration aims to facilitate startups and entrepreneurs who want to ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Hydrogen the way for Thailand to achieve net-zero carbon emission goal
The government should launch measures to promote the use of hydrogen as fuel to help Thailand achieve its net-zero carbon dioxide emissions goal, the top executive of a global industrial gas company said.Speaking at the seminar “Hydrogen, an alternative energy to cope with climate change” ...
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Vietnam, Thailand further strengthen comprehensive cooperation
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh on June 22 paid a courtesy visit to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai in Bangkok on June 22.The ambassador expressed his delight about the fruitful development of relations between the two countries ...
Increase in internet users boosts online shopping business
The number of Thais accessing the internet has increased by 13.7 million people in 5 years, reaching a total of 61.2 million users, according to data released by Krungthai BankThe use of social media has surged to 52.3 million people, with Facebook and Line dominating ...
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MOI plans to expand carbon credit plans
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) is marking the success of local body efforts to manage household waste and cut carbon emissions. It on Wednesday declared the success of “Food Waste Management for Climate Action and a Commitment to Sustainable Thailand” as it aims to expand efforts ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Digital platform law spelled out
A royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms will take effect on Aug 21, intended to transparently govern operators and promote consumer protection, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn. The digital platform service law was published in the Royal Gazette on Dec 23, 2022.Once ...
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BMA banks on Open Data policy to tackle corruption
Bangkok aims to use the Open Data initiative to tackle corruption problems by encouraging public participation.Bangkok deputy governor Sanon Wangsrangboon announced the city’s anti-corruption policy at a seminar titled “Using Open Data to improve governance and integrity”, hosted by Chulalongkorn University as part of its ...
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Energy agency to set up ‘hydrogen valley’ in EEC to ensure clean energy
The Energy Ministry plans to establish a “hydrogen valley” in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a senior state energy official has said.Sarat Prakobchart, the deputy director-general of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Energy Ministry, told a seminar on June 13 that ...
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Govt must brace for El Niño
Experts are warning Thailand to brace for unusually low average rainfall that may lead to drought as a result of the El Niño weather pattern. Therefore, the government must take proactive action with with a comprehensive water management plan to minimise its impact, they say. The ...
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