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Malls want energy-saving subsidy

Shopping centre operators want the government to subsidise investment in energy-saving facilities, to help reduce electricity demand and bolster the country's energy security.

Siam Square executives shown the renovated shopping centre to the media prior to its reopening on Jan 9, 2013. Bangkok Post file photo.

Naris Cheyklin, president of Thai Shopping Centres Association, said on Thursday his members began taking energy saving seriously after learning of the looming Myanmar gas shortfall for power generation in April, when annual maintenance will choke the supply .

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  • loyhaasip1

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    Discussion 3 : 14 Mar 2013 at 20.333

    Not one single satang should go to these leaches, when there are far, far, far, more deserving causes than increasing the bank balances of HiSo fat cats. Pay your own power bills like the rest of the population or close up shop! Simples!

  • porky

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    Discussion 2 : 14 Mar 2013 at 16.492

    Naris Cheyklin, president of Thai Shopping Centres Association, said on Thursday his members began taking energy saving seriously after learning of the looming Myanmar gas shortfall for power generation in April, when annual maintenance will choke the supply...
    Okay, close up shop for three days a week...Why are they asking for taxpayers money...Bite the bullet...

  • bluebottle

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    Discussion 1 : 14 Mar 2013 at 16.401

    Had they been insulated correctly and not built on the cheep it would not be necessary.No insulation,no double glazing ,no thermal pumps the list goes on.Why should the tax payer pay for the incompetence.

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