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Tropical neighbours chase energy goals
News, Published on 24/02/2018
» Water management in the Mekong region is, in practice, dominated by energy objectives. In Cambodia, the priority is to substitute domestically produced hydropower for expensive diesel and electricity imports. In Laos, the priority is to generate revenue by drawing in foreign investment in dams and export excess electricity to its neighbours, with Thailand as its biggest market. In Vietnam, which has already built out most of its hydropower potential, the priority is to meet a projected tripling in energy demand by 2030 while protecting the economically vital Mekong Delta from the impacts of upstream dams.
Prawit's esteem woes
News, Postbag, Published on 20/01/2018
» It seems to me that whether borrowed or not, anyone who feels the need to decorate himself with multi-million-baht watches has a serious self-esteem problem.
GPSC and NNCL ink deal on smart grid
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/12/2017
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the SET-listed power business arm of PTT Plc, plans to set up Thailand's first smart grid project at Navanakorn Industrial Estate along with Navanakorn Plc (NNCL) at a total cost of 2 billion baht.
57th Anniversary of the Provincial Electricity Authority towards the Electric Utility of the Future
Business, Published on 05/10/2017
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) celebrates its 57th anniversary, moving towards “The Electric Utility of the Future” by implementing the policy, “Development of human resources through innovation and operational performance through technology”.
Thailand wobbles toward its place in the sun
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 09/09/2017
» Thailand may at last be entering the 21st century in terms of energy management, albeit slowly and with a wobble.
Very slow learners
News, Postbag, Published on 09/09/2017
» In his Sept 8 letter Songdej Praditsmanon writes that student Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal "was already condemned by fair-minded individuals and cursed by many alumni" but what he doesn't explain is why. To some of us simple minded non-Chula graduates it appears that Mr Netiwit has clearly understood the message from King Rama V given in 1873 when he expressed "the necessity of rebuilding a more equal relationship between different groups in society". What isn't apparent is that the administrators running the university have understood this message and taken steps to advance these opinions.
Gunkul sees profit from construction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/08/2017
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering Plc, a provider of engineering services and renewable power, remains confident that robust revenue from construction will offset smaller gains from renewable power capacity.