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Analysts: Rejig fuel prices now
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 13/12/2014
» Energy analysts are supporting the government's plan to restructure energy prices ahead of the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) meeting on Monday by adjusting excise tax and oil fund contributions.
Analyst urges energy rethink
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 11/07/2014
» The energy industry's reforms should focus not only on transparency and removing market dominance, but also improving energy efficiency and usage to reduce risks of a fuel shortage in the future, says an energy analyst.
TDRI urges gas price overhaul
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 04/07/2014
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has called on the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and concerned agencies to raise the price of natural gas supplied to the petrochemical sector to the same level as other sectors to increase energy efficiency.
Piyasvasti to become PTT chairman
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 28/06/2014
» Six new board members have been appointed to the national energy flagship PTT Plc including former energy minister Piyasvasti Amranand, who is set to become PTT’s next chairman.
PTT: Let market forces rule
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 10/06/2014
» The energy giant PTT Plc said a free market should be the key element of energy reform pushed by the junta, with market forces ruling the energy sector and not populist policies.
DEDE: Time to promote solar heating
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 17/10/2013
» Solar thermal heating is unlikely to gain widespread adoption if there is no strong advocacy group to promote the technology and its benefits, says the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).
US keen on natural gas R&D venture with Thailand
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 28/09/2013
» The US has expressed interest in collaborating with Thailand in research and development (R&D) on compressed natural gas for vehicles and renewable energy as part of its plan to strengthen its energy partnership with Asia.
Rice farmers 'unproductive'
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 12/09/2013
» Thailand's ability to produce surplus rice for export has led to hubris that could cost Thai rice its competitiveness if productivity is not properly addressed, say experts.