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PTT to assist in efforts to cut power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/12/2023
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is expected to help the government reduce the power tariff early next year by using money from a fine worth 4.3 billion baht the company is charging its gas supplier for not complying with a gas purchase contract, says an energy official.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Gulf anticipates bullish outlook for solar farms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/12/2023
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest private power producer by capitalisation, expects its solar farms, including 12 new farms it is preparing to develop, to support the state's attempts to deal with costly electricity bills.
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.
Govt to keep fuel, electric prices down as NY gift
News, Published on 20/12/2023
» The cabinet yesterday gave the green light to an Energy Ministry proposal to keep the diesel price under 30 baht per litre and cap the power tariff at 3.99 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) for households that use no more than 300 units per month.
Cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
Published on 19/12/2023
» The cabinet approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, as the government will try to maintain diesel prices and electricity bills, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Power deal in North upsets
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/12/2023
» Communities along the Mekong River in four districts of Chiang Rai have expressed concern that their houses will eventually be inundated due to the construction of the Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Laos.
PTTEP predicts 9% sales uptick on higher output
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/12/2023
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects its petroleum sales to increase by 9% next year thanks to more gas production from the Erawan field in the Gulf of Thailand.
Should Thailand fret about deflation?
Business, Published on 15/12/2023
» Thailand registered a second consecutive monthly decline in headline inflation, reaching its lowest level in 33 months in November, while the Commerce Ministry recently predicted the rate will decelerate again in December.
NEPC 'wants 3.99 baht cap for average-use consumers'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) wants to cap the power tariff at the present rate of 3.99 baht per unit for households that use no more than 300 units a month, according to a source close to an NEPC meeting.