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'Land bridge' will harm nature
Oped, Published on 31/12/2025
» The end of 2025 brought Thais the good news that one of the world's most endangered felines -- the flat-headed cat -- has not gone extinct in our nation, as had long been feared. But our natural heritage is under relentless pressure. We need to treat our habitats, flora and fauna as assets that demand science-led protection.
Egat evaluating SMR, hydrogen fuel cell tech
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/12/2025
» As Thailand aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, relevant agencies must explore solutions for electricity generation such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
Phasing out coal makes economic sense
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand's recent update to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was met with polite applause from diplomatic circles and global communities. By finally aligning the national net-zero target with the mid-century goals of our neighbours, the kingdom appears to be getting back on track.
TCMA Pushes Co-Processing to Strengthen Thailand’s NDC 3.0
Published on 19/12/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has reiterated its commitment to steering the nation’s cement sector toward its Net Zero 2050 goal, highlighting “Co-Processing in cement kilns” and circular economy as key mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to leverage lessons learned from Mexico’s national waste management model to strengthen global collaboration and support the implementation of Thailand’s NDC 3.0 targets.
A lesson in geoengineering for grown-ups
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/12/2025
» A few days ago the European Union's Earth Observation programme, "Copernicus", made a special announcement at the end of its monthly report on the state of the climate. It said that the average global temperature for the past three years (2023-2025) has been 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level. That's the level we were warned that we must never exceed.
Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
EGAT Drives Carbon-Neutral Future at IEEE Summit
Published on 08/12/2025
» A major global energy forum has taken centre stage in Bangkok, spotlighting Thailand’s strengthened commitment to a carbon-neutral future. The Ministry of Energy, led by Athapol Rerkpiboon, presided over the opening of IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025 under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition toward Carbon Neutrality – A Sustainable Energy Future for All.” Held from 26–29 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event is hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (Thailand) in collaboration with public- and private-sector partners. More than 10,000 participants and over 400 leading global companies are showcasing advanced technologies to fast-track the green transition at a time when fossil fuels and natural gas still dominate supply.
Egat to pour funds into clean energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to spend a huge portion of its budget supporting Thailand's transition to clean energy by investing in clean power generation and electricity transmission projects.
Carbon taxes part of new Thai climate law
Published on 02/12/2025
» The cabinet has set out plans for carbon taxes and an emissions trading system under Thailand’s first formal climate change legislation.