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The Democrat Party has called for the House of Representatives to set up a committee to scrutinise the government’s proposed Land Bridge megaproject, citing concerns over transparency, economic viability and what they described as an unusual rush to push the plan ahead.
The Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand’s corrections department.
The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a new electricity tariff structure that will help millions of Thai households save money, along with sweeping measures to unlock residential rooftop solar development.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
Gold prices are projected to fall short of the previous forecast of US$6,000 an ounce for this year as war-induced inflation has lowered the possibility that global central banks will slash their interest rates as Middle East peace talks stalled, say gold and currency traders.
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) anticipates government initiatives such as “Thai Chuay Thai” and “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment schemes can effectively stimulate the economy as consumers tighten their spending because of insecurity about employment and future income.
The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) strongly opposes the government’s plan to levy a 1,000‑baht departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.
Thai Airways International will raise its fuel surcharges by nearly 100% on many routes for tickets issued from May 1 onwards to cope with the soaring price of jet fuel.
