Briefs

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday proposed to the National Legislative Assembly an expenditure budget of Bt2.73 trillion for the 2017 fiscal year starting in October.
 The proposed budget is in deficit by Bt390 billion, which will allow state agencies and state enterprises to have sufficient funds to drive government policies and the country’s strategic development.

First NLA readings for petroleum, revenue bills

The National Legislative Assembly will today have the first reading of the drafted bills on petroleum and petroleum revenue that are in line with reforms designed to increase the country’s energy stability and security.
The drafted bill on petroleum revenue contains a determination of rates and calculation methods in accordance with the implementation of the production-sharing-agreement system.

KFC India launches ‘power’ meal box

Fast-food chain KFC has launched a meal box in India that allows its customers to charge their mobile phones as they tuck into fried chicken.
Dubbed “Watt a Box”, the limited-edition box comes with a built-in power bank.
The box costs 149 rupees (Bt78) and includes five food items from its menu.
Only a few lucky customers will be served the “Watt a Box”, which is available at selected outlets, The Times of India reported.
Those who participate in an online contest on KFC India’s Facebook page will also get the chance to win the power-bank box.
KFC India chief marketing officer Lluis Ruiz Ribot said the chain wanted to introduce an “element of utility” into its meal boxes. – The Straits Times

NGV tipped to drop to lowest level

The price of natural gas for vehicles is expected to fall to its lowest level – Bt11.90 per kilogram – in the fourth quarter, according to Energy Policy and Planning Office director-general Twarath Sutabutr.
The price is currently Bt12.60.