No extension for the service of ageing passenger vans after September 30

13 Sept 13:07 Key points summarised by AI

Ageing passenger vans (over ten years old) will be decommissioned from October 1st, as a joint committee denied an extension to their service.
A 2-billion baht fund from state-run banks will support operators in acquiring new vehicles and facilitate the sale of their old vans.
To mitigate service disruptions for the 1,800 affected vans, BMTA will deploy more buses, and operators can temporarily use other vehicles.
This move addresses the Prayut government's concerns over the safety standards and "influential business figures" often linked to these services.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

20 Oct 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.