New disaster scheme set to increase premiums by B15bn The government's planned national disaster insurance scheme for residential properties is expected to add roughly 15 billion baht in new premiums for the general insurance industry, with 25 insurers initially qualifying to participate, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA). Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

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. Source:… read more

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. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

MPs call for cuts to Interior Ministry's 2027 budget Opposition MPs called for cuts to the Interior Ministry's 2027 budget, questioning the cost-effectiveness and transparency of several projects and procurement schemes. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Two Bangkok schools closed for 3 months over student brawls Two vocational colleges in central Bangkok have been ordered closed for three months as repeated brawls between their students have affected public safety and the economy, according to the higher education minister. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Hotels favour co-payment over fixed subsidy option The proposed fixed-rate subsidy for hotel rooms under the "Thai Teaw Thai Plus" scheme will likely benefit medium-sized hotels with additional facilities more than small and budget hotels, as travellers seek services that offer value for money. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Thai clinic linked to penile-filler fatality investigated Thai public health officials have opened an investigation into the death of a British influencer who died after receiving a penile filler injection at a clinic in Pathumwan district of Bangkok in March. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more

Power plan promotes small nuclear reactors Thailand is poised to finally enter the nuclear era, proposing 9,000 megawatts of small modular reactors (SMRs) under its power development plan (PDP) to advance the nation's campaign against global warming. Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/rss/data/topstories.xml … read more