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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.
Navigating Thailand's energy transition
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» In Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP) — a blueprint outlining the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037 — a small portion of nuclear energy is included as one form of alternative energy.
Energy shift calls for open markets, more renewables
Oped, Published on 03/04/2024
» The awaited new Power Development Plan (PDP) will be finalised by the second quarter of this year. The PDP -- which is scheduled to be implemented between 2024 and 2037, will focus more on renewable energy.
Left in the dark
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Re: "Govt urged to cut power tariff", (BP, March 26).
Politics of religion
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/03/2024
» Re: "Buddhism is always oddly political", (Opinion, March 16).
Another mountain
Oped, Postbag, Published on 09/02/2024
» Re: "Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban", (BP, Feb 6).
The gift of governance
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2023
» In a dire attempt to make people feel better, the Srettha Thavisin government is carrying out some New Year gift-giving this month.
Rethink debt servicing
News, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2023
» Informal debt has been a chronic problem in Thai society, affecting a large number of people, particularly low-income earners.
End monopoly for cheap, clean energy
Oped, Published on 22/11/2023
» If Thailand hopes to honour its global pledge to mitigate climate change by becoming carbon neutral by 2050, there is one way to do it -- electricity liberalisation.
Too early for plaudits
News, Editorial, Published on 13/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently addressed the nation, highlighting the government's achievements in its first 60 days in office.