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Critics question Laos dam project's impact on Thailand
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/12/2024
» Environmentalists have raised concerns about a 100-billion-baht dam project on the lower section of the Mekong River in Laos, warning of adverse effects on the livelihoods of those living on both sides of the Thai-Lao border.
New hydropower dam in Laos could lead to 'economic losses'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/07/2024
» Conservationists and people of the Mekong Basin are petitioning the government not to sign a contract to buy electricity from the Pak Beng Hydropower Dam in Laos, fearing economic and territorial losses.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
Future of rivers in PM's hands
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 25/09/2023
» In a speech to parliament on Sept 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined policies, action plans and commitments that his government will take over the next four years for the "benefit and happiness of all Thai people".
Gulf, CDTO sign power pact with Egat
Business, Published on 23/09/2023
» Gulf Energy Development Plc and China Datang Overseas Investment Co (CDTO), a state-owned subsidiary of an energy company on the mainland, have entered into a tariff memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to develop the Pak Beng hydroelectric power project.
All quiet on the Mekong front
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 14/05/2023
» Mekong civil society groups are urging the governments of Thailand and Cambodia to shift their Mekong River policy towards protecting ecosystems and promoting environmental justice.
Inspirational role models
News, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 22/03/2023
» To mark this year's International Women's Day, a number of extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.
Gulf profits increase 37% to B12.1bn in 2022
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2023
» Gulf Energy Development Plc posted revenue growth of 92% to 101 billion baht last year, driven by earnings from its power generation facilities, divestment and InTouch Holdings Plc, the parent firm of telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS).
BCG Economy and Apec: Just empty rhetoric?
Oped, Published on 19/11/2022
» The Apec Leaders' Summit in Bangkok this week includes an agreement to work toward the "Bangkok Goals" on Bio-economy, Circular Economy and Green (BCG) Economy beyond national borders. Many have raised the question of whether the Thai government, as host to the summit, genuinely aims to push forward this goal. Or is it just a greenwashing policy in support of business as usual?
Chiang Rai locals upset at Lao dam plan
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 06/10/2022
» Locals in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district have raised concerns over possible floods on over 10,000 rai of low-lying communities and farmlands if the Pak Beng hydropower dam project in Laos is built.