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Public polled on power rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is asking the public whether they want to continue with the same electricity rate of 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), which is the cheapest of three options for the period from May to August.
Commission banking on renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2025
» A greater number of short-term purchases of renewable power will represent a "last-ditch effort" the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) can make to help the government reduce electricity bills to support its policy to curb the power tariff that remains as high as 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).
Securing Thailand's energy future
Oped, Published on 22/05/2024
» Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, foreign governments -- in particular the European Union and the United States, have issued travel bans and frozen the financial assets of corporate entities and individuals involved with the military regime. The most recent US financial sanction on the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (Moge), a major source of foreign currency revenue for the military government, which took effect in November 2023, is a potential risk to Thailand as it is reliant on gas from Myanmar for electricity generation.
Power tariff 'won't exceed B4.25 this year'
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2024
» Power tariffs are likely to stay in the range of 4.20 to 4.25 baht per kilowatt-hour until the end of this year, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Power tariff capped at B4.20 a unit
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed a decision to cap power tariffs at 4.20 baht per unit of electricity from this month until the end of April.
New power tariff rate takes effect
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/10/2023
» The new power tariff of 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), which reduces electricity bills for the last four months of this year, has taken effect, following approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), which was instructed to enact the government's energy price policies.
Exploring efforts to ease power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/09/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin cabinet quickly approved a plan to reduce the power tariff at its first meeting earlier this month in a bid to reduce electricity bills.
Playing the waiting game
Business, Published on 29/05/2023
» Before May 14, many investors and analysts were hopeful that the general election could reverse the "sell in May" phenomenon, which refers to the Thai bourse traditionally underperforming during the hot, dry months.
NESDC demands discipline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has warned the new government to strictly maintain financial and fiscal discipline as it will affect foreign investors' confidence in the Thai economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Power subsidy request slashed
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» The caretaker cabinet will submit a new proposal to the Election Commission (EC) seeking approval for a reduced 10.464-billion-baht subsidy for household power bills, 648 million baht less than the previous request that was rejected by the regulator.