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Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
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.
Susco, Asia Green Energy bullish on EV industry
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/07/2025
» An oil retailer and a coal trading firm are expecting to rack up significant revenue from their newly-developed electric vehicle (EV) businesses, which are said to be increasingly disrupting sales of fossil fuels.
Global Power Synergy set to benefit from rising electricity demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/02/2025
» Demand for electricity in Thailand, which is expected to increase this year, will boost revenue for SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) after it experienced a slight drop in earnings in 2024.
Fuel consumption up in line with GDP last year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2025
» Fuel consumption rose by 2.1% last year to 155.4 million litres per day (MLD), in line with estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, which was driven by tourism-related businesses, says the Department of Energy Business.
Energy demand seen rising in final quarter
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2024
» Energy demand is expected to increase this year, though total consumption dropped for much of 2024 amid slow economic growth, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
PTT sees business taking off in 2nd half
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/08/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects a better business performance in the latter half of 2024, thanks to an improving Thai economy and an increase in energy demand typical of year-end festivals and the tourism season.
Fuel consumption decreases 0.4%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2024
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped by 0.4% year-on-year to 157.1 million litres per day (MLD) between January and May, attributed to higher energy prices and the country's economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business.
PTT optimistic on growth this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/05/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc remains upbeat regarding the positive business outlook predicted for later this year, although the prices of petrochemicals, one of PTT's key products, are expected to keep falling.
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).