Energy Commission lambasted over electricity price increase

23 Sept 05:13 Key points summarised by AI

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) strongly criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for a 17% electricity price hike, raising it to 4.68 baht per unit for January-April 2024.
FTI asserts the ERC lacks vision and strategy for structural reform, acting merely as an agency that recalculates prices based on oil company data without addressing underlying issues.
FTI urges the ERC to leverage its resources to lead policy development for energy price control, rather than routinely announcing price increases that necessitate government intervention.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.