BANGKOK, 26 February 2012 (NNT) – The continued increase in global oil prices may soon drive Thailand’s retail fuel prices to hit the THB50-a-liter level, according to the country’s energy planning agency. Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) Director-General Suthep Liumsirijarern commented that global oil prices are expected to reach a new high of US$150 […]
BANGKOK, 3 February 2012 (NNT)-PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum Plc are set to lower prices of benzene, diesel and Gasohol by 30 satang per liter from tomorrow onward. PTT and Bangchak, two major state-owned oil retailers, have issued their announcement to cut prices for the benzene group by 30 satang a liter as well as […]
BANGKOK, 1 February 2012 (NNT) – The Rice Department reveals Thailand exports the largest amount of rice in the world and produces 20 million tons of rice a year, with half of that amount for domestic consumption alone. As the Rice Department is responsible for rice production and quality, it continuously provides knowledge on planting […]
BANGKOK, 24 January 2012 (NNT) – Gold price is expected to reach an all-time high of THB27,000; however, it is inadvisable for investors to hold on to the metal for too long a period of time, according to the Gold Traders Association. Mr. Jitti Tangsitpakdee, president of the Gold Traders Association, has revealed that gold […]
SI SA KET, 15 January 2012 (NNT) – Tapioca farmers gather to protest the downfall of tapioca prices and plead with the government to resolve the crisis. More than 50 trucks loaded with tapioca have been brought in to block Highway No. 24 in Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province, while tapioca farmers spread the […]
SONGKHLA, Jan 9 – Rubber growers from across the country will rally at the residence of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in the capital saying their request to solve the para rubber price drop problem has not been addressed by her government. Chayant Sangkhapaitoon, coordinator of the network of rubber growers in southern region, announced the […]
Protesters blocked the frontage road of the outbound Vibhavadi-Rangsit Monday afternoon after their demand for the government to cancel the plan to increase NGV price is not met. Yu Jiayuenyongpong, chief advisor of the Central Transport Association of Thailand, said the association decided to block the road as part of the measure to pressure the […]
Taxi drivers unhappy with the government’s plan to increase the prices of natural gas have agreed to call off their protest. The government has promised to issue them 4-months’ worth of discount coupons to help alleviate the financial burden of increased prices. Meanwhile, their cargo truck counterparts are still not satisfied with the government’s answer […]
