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Fresh hope for clean energy targets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/08/2025
» The new deadline for implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) offers a blueprint for Thailand to align with its clean energy goals.
Missing pieces in clean power bid
News, Published on 30/07/2025
» Two missing pieces in Thailand's clean energy sector cast doubt on whether Thailand can reach its ambitious goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2065.
Thailand set to finally embrace nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» A proposal to install small modular reactors (SMRs) in Thailand looks set to gain momentum amid corporate interest in using the technology to ensure stable power supplies and support the national plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Small reactors to signal new chapter
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» The government's sustained efforts to promote clean energy and high-tech investment, especially regarding data centres, may lead Thailand to embark on a new energy chapter.
Saha Group Launches Floating Solar Project with Ratch
Published on 10/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 9, 2025 – Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Public Company Limited (SPI) is advancing its commitment to sustainable industrial development through a partnership with Ratch Pathana Energy Public Company Limited (SCG), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop clean energy projects across all Saha Group Industrial Parks. The first initiative under this partnership is a floating solar project installed on a reservoir adjacent to the runway at Saha Group Industrial Park – Lamphun, designed to supply electricity to industrial customers and support Thailand’s renewable energy goals.
Power plan to be completed by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» The oft-delayed power development plan (PDP) is expected to be completed within this year following a revision, said Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Thai LNG hub ambitions need caution
Oped, Published on 25/06/2025
» Despite local and global headwinds, Thailand's energy demand, driven by economic activities, continues to grow. Such seemingly insatiable energy demand has been met primarily via natural gas, which, according to Thailand's Electricity Generation Authority (EGAT), is used to generate 60.85% of Thailand's electricity.
Charting Thailand's clean energy path
Oped, Published on 04/06/2025
» Clean energy is no longer our future -- it's already here. Thailand must act fast or risk falling further behind.
Thai climate ambitions face trade heat
Oped, Published on 28/05/2025
» Early last month, the US announced plans to impose a reciprocal tariff rate of 36% on goods originating from Thailand due to a trade deficit. This set off alarm bells between Thai policymakers and export-oriented business sectors. So, efforts are underway to negotiate a deal that would safeguard Thailand's highly fruitful trade relationship with the US.
Thailand power development plan to face further revision
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/04/2025
» The implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) may need to be further put back for a more careful revision to reduce long-term power supply in order to trim electricity bills, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).