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PM insists cash splurge not populist as poll looms
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/11/2018
» The government will plough 63 billion baht into cash handout packages aimed at assisting low-income earners, the elderly and retired officers, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged both the public and the media not to view this as a populist move aimed at shoring up support ahead of the election.
Solar power: Thailand needs a strategy
Published on 01/06/2017
» Declining costs of solar panels and energy storage systems have inspired a push for a change in the way we produce and consume electricity. However, the rooftop solar market in Thailand remains in its infancy due to a number of planning and regulatory hurdles.
Sunset for wind power? Govt agencies to work it all out
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2017
» Govt agency leased land for wind farms, licenses in 2008, then surprise court ruling & canceled investments last week.
Cheaper electricity from cheaper oil?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/02/2016
» Electricity prices will not fall soon due to: 1. a weaker baht and 2. renewable energy subsidies. Learn how these two factors work their way into your monthly electricity bill.
Public debate on oil & gas concessions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2015
» Public debate on oil & gas concessions shows two sides disagree about basic facts. PM Prayut & former Yingluck finance minister suggest referendum could settle conflict.
High-speed rail: Big money project for the rich?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Big spending for high-speed rail questioned by Thaksin's former Finance Ministers. More capacity for existing rail cargo & passenger makes more sense.
You will pay more for electricity soon
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/04/2013
» As natural gas price rises, electricity prices will rise to Singapore level. Meanwhile, neighbors Vietnam & Malaysia have head start with clean coal & nuclear.
Govt debt: Borrow 2 trillion now for next half century?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2013
» Borrowing in one lump sum for next 50 years without public participation, transparency or oversight? This provides big corruption opportunity, say critics.
A crisis to help sell coal power plants?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2013
» Scheduled maintenance on Myanmar gas fields & energy shortfall in April known since last year, now used to sell coal plants that people don't want.
Transportation: 2.2-trillion-baht investment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2013
» 7-year investment aims for 90 minute high-speed rail trips within 300km of Bangkok & more rail in Bangkok from 80km now to 464km in 2019.