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Thai firms chase LNG deals as worldwide prices decline
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's leading energy companies are moving to lock in long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts as global prices are forecast to decline, in a bid to shield consumers from volatile electricity bills.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Oil markets shrug off US military intervention in Caracas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2026
» Global crude oil markets revealed little reaction in the immediate aftermath of the US military operation in Venezuela to detain President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, says the Thai Energy Ministry.
'No rush' to install solar panels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/12/2025
» Homeowners should not rush into installing rooftop solar panels in the hope of securing tax rebates before the government's official programme begins, according to MEA Smart Energy Solution (MEAei), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
Offshore oil auction bidding to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2025
» Thailand is to invite bids for offshore oil and gas exploration in the Andaman Sea, with cabinet approval expected by the end of this month, according to Energy Ministry permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
New net-zero target sparks policy rethink
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/12/2025
» Thailand aims to achieve net zero by 2050, 15 years earlier than previously planned, but reaching that goal will require major changes in the country's energy landscape, with the power sector at the heart of the transition.
Weak demand results in suspension of 4 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2025
» Sluggish economic growth has prompted energy authorities to halt the operations of four power plants and delay the opening of a fifth to avoid a financial burden for electricity producers and buyers, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date.
Panel urged to adopt new electricity supply model
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/09/2025
» Energy experts appointed to sit on a panel tasked with drafting a new power development plan (PDP) are being urged to reform the nation's electricity supply policy.
Direct power pacts by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand's first direct power purchase agreement (PPA), which aims to facilitate renewable power trading, is expected to come into effect by the end of this year under a pilot project, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).