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OR upbeat on prospects for rest of the year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/05/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) remains optimistic about a better business performance during the remainder of this year, driven by growing tourism despite a drop in revenue for the energy business during the first quarter.
Ministry eyes ongoing use of Oil Fuel Fund
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry has recommended using the Oil Fuel Fund to sustain the subsidy for retail diesel prices, noting the fund has sufficient capacity to support the government's diesel subsidy programme.
Finding new levers for energy subsidies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2024
» The expiry of the diesel price subsidy programme using the state Oil Fuel Fund on March 31 caused energy authorities to call on the government to change the way it regulates domestic diesel prices.
Panel unfazed by higher diesel cost
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Manufacturers are unlikely to increase the prices of goods if the government decides to allow the price of domestic diesel to exceed 30 baht a litre, following the expiry of a subsidy scheme using the Oil Fuel Fund on March 31, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Officials seek end of biofuel subsidy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2024
» Energy policymakers are planning to end the price subsidy programme for biofuels this year after a delay of several years, says an official at the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Ubon Bio Ethanol branches out to functional food
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2024
» Two years after listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE) is eager to craft a new image for the company as a functional food maker.
PTG acquires 33% stake in car leasing firm Paisan Capital
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil trader and operator of PT petrol stations, has acquired shares in local car leasing firm Paisan Capital to further expand its non-oil business.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Bangchak to blend profit with lower emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/01/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc has vowed to strike a balance between healthy business growth and lower greenhouse gas emissions within a seven-year time frame.
Suriya apologises for petrol tax remark
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/12/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit clarified on Friday a proposal to raise the excise tax on petrol in Greater Bangkok to encourage motorists to shift towards public transport was just an idea, saying he had no plan to implement it.