Sugar cane farmers to get B6bn boost for machinery
The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) is stepping up efforts to improve sugar cane farming efficiency and curb PM2.5 pollution through a 6-billion-baht state loan programme for the agricultural sector.
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Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease the cost of living may be needed.
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GDP growth projection lifted to 2.5%
The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has upgraded its projection for Thai GDP growth this year from 2% to 2.5%, attributed to exports and the artificial intelligence cycle.
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City orders checks on 47 data centres
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered inspections of 47 data centres to assess their energy use, safety systems and potential environmental impact on nearby residents.
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Power plan to reshape Thai electricity sector
Thailand is preparing to rework its electricity sector under a new power development plan (PDP) that will open the market to greater private sector participation, accelerate renewable energy adoption and modernise the role of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat), according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
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Solar rooftop subsidy scheme to open in mid-October
Registration will open in mid-October for a solar rooftop scheme offering subsidies of up to 50,000 baht per installation, initially targeting 1 million households.
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