European Union plans mammoth expansion of offshore wind farms
By Reuters staff, published by Channel NewsAsia Brussels: The European Union unveiled plans today (Nov. 19) to transform its electricity system to rely mostly on renewables within a decade and increase its offshore wind energy capacity 25-fold by 2050. Renewable sources like wind and solar provide roughly a third of EU electricity today, but the […]
Read MoreBTS denies threatening to halt green line over B8 billion debt
BANGKOK Mass Transit System Plc (BTS) today (Nov. 19) denied ever threatening to stop running the green line and its extensions in the northern and southern part of the route over accumulated 8 billion baht operation fee which Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) does not have the funds to pay, Amarin TV reported this afternoon. Mr. […]
Read MoreGen. Prayut: All laws to be used against protesters
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said at noon today (Nov. 19) that as the protesters had intensified their rallies, the government and security agencies would likewise be getting tougher and using all laws available against them, Amarin TV reported. Gen. Prayut also mentioned that the government and the security agencies are cooperating in finding a peaceful […]
Read MoreKrabi shop puts up sign: ‘discounts until Prayut resigns’
BEING widely shared on the Thai social media today (Nov. 19) are photos of a garment and souvenir shop in Krabi province which put up a large sign at the entrance that says, “Mocking discount against Prime Minister! Discount! Until Prayut Chan-o-cha resign!” Sanook.com reported. The post elicited a lot of comments and was widely […]
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