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Reform lending laws
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/09/2025
» Re: "Buy now, bankrupt later", (Business, Sept 1). Little is ever said about the so-called many (often SET-listed) prolific finance companies here, which charge very high interest rates, levy late fees very quickly, and impose other strict rules that are often, may we say, not very consumer-finance friendly.
Thailand power utilities unite to showcase energy innovations
Published on 26/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Thailand’s energy sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, tasked with balancing immediate economic needs with long-term environmental and social responsibilities. As the nation advances its development agenda, the focus has shifted towards driving energy policies and innovations that ensure stability, build resilience against global uncertainties, and embed sustainability at the core. This vision not only secures reliable energy for today but also lays the foundation for a cleaner, more sustainable future, supporting Thailand’s growth while aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
Transformer fire triggers widespread blackout across Phetchaburi's Muang district
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI: A massive power outage swept across Phetchaburi city after a large transformer caught fire inside the provincial power distribution station on Friday morning, affecting houses, government offices, hospitals and public utilities.
Cloud deployment and geopolitical risk
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» Recent geopolitical events have made the global IT infrastructure landscape more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous than ever before. In this climate of instability, organisations have become increasingly concerned about cross-border technology dependency, driving them to re-evaluate their reliance on cloud providers.
True utilises AI to boost mobile signal at border
Business, Published on 21/08/2025
» True Corporation has deployed its AI-CODC (cell outage detection and compensation) system, an artificial intelligence-powered solution for monitoring and managing base station signals, aiming to enhance the performance and stability of networks along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Thailand set to finally embrace nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» A proposal to install small modular reactors (SMRs) in Thailand looks set to gain momentum amid corporate interest in using the technology to ensure stable power supplies and support the national plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Cloud security gaps threaten regional businesses
Business, Published on 09/07/2025
» Businesses across Southeast Asia are facing a silent crisis of cloud vulnerabilities, according to the 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report by Tenable, a Nasdaq-listed cybersecurity exposure management company.
MEA Prioritises Care for Vulnerable During Storms
Published on 08/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 3, 2025 - The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has announced enhanced emergency measures to maintain electricity supply stability and ensure public safety during the rainy season, particularly during rainstorms, strong winds, or other weather-related incidents that may disrupt power distribution.
Fire that closed Heathrow traced to unrepaired transformer
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» LONDON - A fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London’s Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering electrical components, a problem first flagged in 2018 but not fixed, a report said Wednesday.
Fatbergs ahead
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2025
» Re: "BMA's sewer war begins", (Editorial, June 25).