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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.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
IRPC realistic on glum prospects for petrochemical sector
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2025
» Another challenging year awaits the petrochemical industry as it continues to deal with a supply glut, while a hotter trade war between the US and China could impact the sector, says IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Third time lucky for nuclear power?
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2025
» Thailand is embarking on a fresh effort to develop nuclear power generation facilities as part of its plan to increase the nation's supply of clean electricity.
Authorities promote energy saving
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2022
» Energy authorities are preparing to make an electricity saving campaign a mandate for households and businesses as they struggle to deal with the high prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which may keep soaring in the winter, putting more financial burden on national power generation.
Energy saving may be made mandatory
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/11/2022
» Electricity saving may be mandated for households and businesses as the high price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports pushes up the cost of national power generation.
OR acquires 25% stake in Dusit Foods
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/08/2022
» PTT Oil Business and Retail (OR) has acquired a 25% share in Dusit Foods, a subsidiary of Dusit Thani Plc, to further develop lifestyle-related businesses under its inclusive growth policy.
Hemp House set for launch
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2021
» SET-listed NR Instant Produce (NRF), a producer of vegetarian and plant-based food, is preparing to open Hemp House, which sells hemp-based products, aiming to form a cafe-style hub under a franchise business model.
Energy sector ploughs ahead
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/01/2021
» Unlike some reforms in Thailand that face hurdles because of political power plays among authorities, changes in the energy industry have no excuse for delay.
Eppo plan works around gas depletion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/05/2020
» The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) is preparing to roll out the final stage of its development plan for the petrochemical industry, vying to steer the industry towards value-added products as natural gas in the Gulf of Thailand, the main raw material, nears depletion.