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Carbon rules reshape Thai business as CBAM looms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is sending ripples of concern throughout global trade, unsettling exporters of certain products while raising broader questions about its long‑term impact on industries not yet covered by the measure.
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.
Call to educate public over nuclear push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2024
» A new public perception of nuclear technology in the power sector is needed and crucial for the Energy Ministry's efforts to push for small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the 2024 power development plan, say energy and nuclear technology experts.
Exports falter, leading to growth cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2024
» Thailand's economic outlook for this year appears less optimistic as GDP growth could tally 2.2%, down from the previous projection of 2.8-3.3%, attributed to sluggish exports weighing on the manufacturing sector, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
New corporate mindset
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/10/2023
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc is growing sustainably, with businesses becoming greener, under the leadership of Chaiwat Kovavisarach.
Second phase of scheme promotes biomass crops
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/10/2023
» Authorities are preparing for the second phase of the "Energy for All" renewable scheme, aiming to encourage farmers to grow "energy crops" to serve power plants that are expected to have electricity generation capacity of 200 megawatts.
Nam to go ahead with SET listing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2023
» Namwiwat Medical Corporation (Nam), a local sterilised medical equipment manufacturer and seller, is preparing for listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand to raise funds to support growth, despite political uncertainty which has caused the SET index to fluctuate.
'Energy for All' winners ready to start
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/01/2023
» Energy investors who won an auction under the state's "Energy for All" renewable scheme are pushing ahead with their projects after the latest legal hurdle that caused more delays was cleared.
IRPC vows to stamp out corruption
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/10/2021
» IRPC Plc, a petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, has announced zero tolerance of corruption, a major hindrance to national economic development and business progress in the private sector.