Plan to ease airport cargo overload
The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed a three-stage plan to the government to ease congestion and improve the air cargo system at Suvarnabhumi airport, ranging from immediate increases in inspection capacity to the long-term expansion of cargo facilities.
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Care home claims spark probe
The Public Health Ministry has launched an investigation into an elderly care home in Kanchanaburi's Tha Muang district following reports that residents were subjected to physical and psychological abuse and inhumane living conditions.
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Energy subsidies unlikely to bring down high prices
Thailand is bracing for persistently high energy prices through the end of the cool season as state subsidies reach their fiscal limits, underscoring the need for urgent energy conservation measures, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
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Airline baggage backlog almost cleared
Thai Airways International (THAI) announced on Monday it had reduced the backlog on delivery of passengers' luggage from flights through Suvanabhumi airport to 862 bags.
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PM orders flood aid sped up
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to ensure the first batch of flood relief payments reaches affected households this week, with verified claims to be paid without waiting for nationwide processing to finish.
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Thailand targets stability with new economic plan
The government is seeking to drive the country's economy forward with the STI strategy — Stabilise Today, Transition Now and Investment for Tomorrow, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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