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The great energy debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2025
» While energy authorities are working on plans to reduce power bills, analysts say free competition in the power trade should be promoted to keep electricity prices low over the long term.
Third time lucky for nuclear power?
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2025
» Thailand is embarking on a fresh effort to develop nuclear power generation facilities as part of its plan to increase the nation's supply of clean electricity.
New plan prepares for nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2025
» Authorities are working on a plan to prepare Thailand for nuclear power technology, though the enforcement of the new power development plan (PDP), which approves the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), is facing delays.
J&V Energy and ESPRO Sign Strategic MOU to Forge a New Model for Cross-Border Green Energy Cooperation
Published on 28/12/2024
» Taipei, December 23, 2024 — On December 23, 2024, J&V Energy Technology and ESPRO formally signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the theme “Taiwan - Thailand Cross-Border Partnership: A Sustainable and Prosperous Future.” This partnership signifies a bold step for both companies as they enter Thailand, Southeast Asia's most dynamic green energy market, unlocking new opportunities in the global energy transition.
New PDP touts greater use of clean energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/12/2024
» Thailand is stepping up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the launch of the new power development plan (PDP) to promote greater use of clean energy.
Newsmakers of the year: Events that shaped the landscape
Business, Published on 27/12/2024
» As 2025 beckons, Thailand reflects on an eventful 2024, marked by significant twists and turns that reshaped its political and social landscape. One of the most significant developments this year was the removal of Srettha Thavisin, Thailand's 30th prime minister, from office by the Constitutional Court on Aug 14. The court ruled he violated constitutional ethics by appointing a former convict to his cabinet. The ruling came just one week after the court dissolved the progressive Move Forward Party, further unsettling the nation's political stability.
Ministry eyes tweaks to 2024 power plan
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/12/2024
» The 2024 power development plan (PDP) may need significant adjustments to develop better ways to manage Thailand's long-term power supply and strengthen the country's fight against global warming, says Prasert Sinsukprasert, permanent secretary of the Energy Ministry.
Call for less investment in power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2024
» Energy advocates are asking the government to downgrade its forecast for electricity demand in the 2024 power development plan (PDP) and promote free electricity trade to reduce power bills, which impose a huge financial burden on households and businesses.
Egat keen to expedite 15 solar farm projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) wants to accelerate the development of 15 planned floating solar farm projects with a total capacity of 2,656 megawatts on the reservoirs of its six hydroelectric dams under the new national power development plan (PDP) of 2024.
Making a business wish list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The fourth quarter is typically regarded as a last-ditch attempt for businesses to accelerate or improve their performances, which may have been hampered by negative factors throughout the first three quarters, to avoid the red on their balance sheet.