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Thai government to keep diesel no higher than ฿30 per litre for as long as possible

13 Sept 10:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai government pledges to maintain diesel prices at or below ฿30 per litre for as long as feasible.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirms efforts to manage benzene and LPG prices using tax measures and the Oil Fund to lessen public impact from rising global oil costs.
The administration will explore domestic mineral sources for fertilizer production to reduce import dependency amidst surging prices.
These economic interventions will be implemented with a limited budget due to prior allocations for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today 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.