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The Bank of England unexpectedly raised interest rates for the first time in three years, setting aside concerns over a surge in coronavirus infections to tackle the highest inflation in more than a decade.

A 33-year-old man on Saturday admitted he slapped a public bus conductress last week because he claimed she was rude, not out of anger over fare hikes.

A Bangkok survey has found that many residents are unaware about the Bt1-Bt2 bus-fare hike coming into effect on Monday and that most of those who do know are worried about another increase in the cost of living.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise the benchmark lending rate on Wednesday but to accompany that with a strong sign it will hold off on future increases.

About 100 taxi drivers are planning to mass at the Transport Ministry next month to demand an increase in the fare structure and a ban on Grab and other foreign ride-hailing services.

The Transport Ministry will make a decision on whether to increase inter-province bus fares in September, an assistant to the transport minister said on Thursday.

The US Federal Reserve raised the benchmark lending rate on Wednesday for the second time this year, and signaled it will be more aggressive about rate increases in 2018 and 2019 amid "strong" economic growth.

Cooking gas retailers in Phitsanulok are dismayed over the seventh gas price hike in two months – as are food vendors, although they’re vowing not to increase food prices for now.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce Wednesday the first of at least three interest rate hikes this year as the central bank works to head off inflation.

The Harbour Department has allowed the operator of the Saen Saeb canal shuttle boat service to raise its fare by one baht per distance, the department announced.

New excise tax rates effective starting Saturday, September 16, hit alcoholic beverages hard.

Labour Ministry is considering a minimum daily wage hike to at least Bt400 for workers in the fishery sector in 12 provinces, Labour Inspector-General Suthi Sukosol said on Wednesday.