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Political hiatus looms over economy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to take 1-3 months to hand down the final verdict on the fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after the court suspended her from the post over a leaked recording of a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.
Gunkul says Thailand lags power peers
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand is likely to lose its allure when it comes to attracting foreign investors as it lags behind neighbouring countries in managing long-term power supply, says SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, an integrated clean energy developer.
Mixed response to solar panel bill
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2025
» A new bill to promote solar panel installation is drawing mixed reactions from businesses, with the latest comment from the Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association identifying possible loopholes in the draft.
Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
Suppliers expect new centre to spike solar panel sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2025
» Sales of solar panels are expected to ratchet up following the government's decision to set up a one-stop service centre to facilitate factory operators wanting to utilise solar power, say solar panel suppliers.
WHA Utilities and Power to sink B29bn into development of renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2025
» SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), an arm of WHA Corp, Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator, is allocating a large portion of its budget to develop its renewable energy business, hoping to earn long-term revenue by serving companies in the digital technology sector.
Investors in Thailand ‘want more renewable power’
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/03/2025
» The government's pilot project to allow renewable power producers to directly sell electricity totalling 2,000 megawatts to companies may be insufficient to drive new investments in the country, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Gunkul eyes growth in regional markets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2025
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, an integrated clean energy developer, aims to expand its business by tapping into growing renewable power demand in Asia-Pacific and focusing on direct power purchase agreements (PPAs) in new markets.
Power pacts key to luring investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2025
» Energy policymakers must speed up piloting direct power purchase agreements (PPAs), enabling power companies to directly sell renewable electricity to factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to improve competitiveness with neighbouring countries and lure foreign investment, says the Thai Renewable Energy Association.
SET index searches for a new bottom
Business, Published on 08/02/2025
» The SET index extended its decline in January, marking the third consecutive month of reductions following an October high of 1,506 points.