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Passenger service charge at Thai airports may go up

The Transport Ministry has told Airports of Thailand (AoT) to explore the possibility of raising the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for departing passengers at six major airports under its supervision.

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Suspended PM among Thailand’s new cabinet members to take oath

Shinawatra was suspended as PM the same day Thailand's king endorsed a cabinet lineup in which she would be culture minister

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Thailand Set For Another Acting PM After Cabinet Reshuffle

Thailand's king is scheduled Thursday to swear in a new cabinet in a reshuffle that will see a third person in a week take on the role as the country's prime minister.

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Thai Veteran Politician Set For Single Day As Acting PM

Thailand's acting prime minister is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday, standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle.

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Thailand hopes for direct US flights

Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.

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Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people

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Bangkok Port a possible casino site

The Transport Ministry has given the green light for Bangkok Port to have an entertainment complex.

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Congestion charge planned for Bangkok

The government plans to impose a congestion charge of 40-50 baht on motorists who enter inner Bangkok streets to raise money to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare policy for all electric rail lines in Greater Bangkok.

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Piles of bus rubbish anger Transport Minister

Mounds of trash found in a parking area behind the Bangkok Bus Terminal, or Mo Chit 2 in Chatuchak district, have angered Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.

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Pink Line conductor rail collapses in Nonthaburi

Several kilometres of an aluminium conductor rail on the elevated Pink Line monorail system fell onto a street in Nonthaburi early Sunday morning. Three vehicles were damaged, but no casualties were reported.

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NACC to drop THAI charges

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has dropped charges filed against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and three others in a corruption case linked with Thai Airways International’s (THAI) purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft between 2003 and 2004, according to one of the parties charged in the case.

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Abusing the election system

The party-list system, which is designed to allow professionals from various fields to become MPs, has been exploited by parties to return favours to loyal supporters or financiers, academics say.

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More Dems join UTN, last 'Sam Mitr' member joins Pheu Thai

Two veteran politicians have left the Democrat Party for the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, while the last remaining core members of the Sam Mitr group, one of the mainstay factions in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), are poised to return to the Pheu Thai Party, according to political…

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Pheu Thai would welcome back Sam Mitr faction

The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday said it would welcome back with open arms the Sam Mitr faction if it defects from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling party, ahead of the general election.

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Plane probe puts Suriya in the clear

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said it has found no evidence implicating Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit in a dereliction of duty case.

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Parties urged to shun populism

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned against populist policies being rolled out by political parties to attract voters ahead of the upcoming general election, saying their election pledges could inflict financial burdens on the national budget.

Bangkok Post

Anucha tipped to leave PPRP

Defections continue to rattle the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) as a key figure of the Sam Mitr (Three Allies) faction is tipped to be the latest to move to the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party after the conclusion of parliament's final session at the end of this month.

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Japan roadshow seeks B10bn from investors

Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects to draw investment worth 10 billion baht from Japanese businesses during a roadshow to promote the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronic industries in Thailand.

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Tax incentives to encourage reduction in plastic usage

The Industry and Finance ministries are using a new corporate income tax reduction programme to encourage businesses to use more biodegradable plastic products, in a move to reduce waste.

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MPI expands 14.5% amid reopening, export growth

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 14.5% year-on-year to 99.28 points in August, and rose by 3.71% from July, thanks to export growth and the reopening of the country.

Bangkok Post

Office watchful as index dips

Industry authorities are monitoring the negative impact of the world economy on Thailand for the next 1-2 months after the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) in July fell for the second consecutive month.

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Kingdom to gain from production of hemp

The government is aiming to make Thailand a regional manufacturing centre for hemp products in the next five years to generate at least 25 billion baht in income, said Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Sunday.

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Government greenlights potash mine

The cabinet on Tuesday gave the Asia Pacific Potash Corporation (APPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Italian-Thai Development Plc, permission to embark on a 36-billion-baht potash mining project in Udon Thani.

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MPI poised to expand by 4-5% on global recovery

Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit expects bright prospects in the industrial sector this year, believing Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) will expand by 4-5%, driven by global economic recovery.

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