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Thailand power utilities unite to showcase energy innovations
Published on 26/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Thailand’s energy sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, tasked with balancing immediate economic needs with long-term environmental and social responsibilities. As the nation advances its development agenda, the focus has shifted towards driving energy policies and innovations that ensure stability, build resilience against global uncertainties, and embed sustainability at the core. This vision not only secures reliable energy for today but also lays the foundation for a cleaner, more sustainable future, supporting Thailand’s growth while aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
Transformer fire triggers widespread blackout across Phetchaburi's Muang district
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI: A massive power outage swept across Phetchaburi city after a large transformer caught fire inside the provincial power distribution station on Friday morning, affecting houses, government offices, hospitals and public utilities.
End of tariff uncertainty unlocks SET
Business, Published on 16/08/2025
» July was an unusual month for Thai equities as the low point of the month for the SET index occurred on the first day and the high point on the last day, with a wide trading range between 1,086.56 and 1,251.16 points.
Clean energy dearth dents foreign interest
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/08/2025
» Ongoing political instability may slow Thai economic growth, but a larger hindrance is in the energy sector, as Thailand risks losing 1 trillion baht in foreign investment opportunities if the government does not step up efforts to facilitate renewable power usage, according to Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Cambodian power deal to be cancelled
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a Thai government power distribution arm, is preparing to terminate a power purchase agreement with Cambodia following the disconnection of electricity transmission to the neighbouring country during the current territorial dispute.
Cheaper power bills seen on the horizon
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2025
» The prices of electricity bills will become slightly cheaper during the last four months of the year as authorities have agreed to decrease the power tariff by 0.03 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
XPCL Green Debentures Oversubscribed Amid Strong Investor Confidence
Published on 25/07/2025
» Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), an associate company of CK Power Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), has announced the successful closure of its Thai baht-denominated green debenture offering, which was oversubscribed by institutional and high-net-worth investors. The success underscores strong investor confidence in XPCL’s business resilience and commitment to strengthening Thailand’s renewable energy stability.
Gulf acquires hydropower project in Laos for $128m
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/07/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, a telecom operator and Thailand’s largest energy company by market value, has purchased the entire shareholding of the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos for US$128 million to boost its renewable power generation and revenue by supplying electricity to Thailand.
All hands on deck
Business, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thailand is on the brink of facing trade woes, no matter whether the US imposes steep or gentler reciprocal tariffs on Thai imports.