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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.
BAFS fuel sales to rise 8% this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/03/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services (BAFS) expects its fuel sales to increase by 8% this year to 5.4 billion litres, driven by growing tourism and better airport facilities.
Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy as observers voice concerns over a decline in domestic gas supply and uncertainty surrounding Thai-Cambodian talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA).
Ratch acquires two companies for $605m
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/08/2022
» Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power producer by capacity, has acquired two energy firms for US$605 million, part of a move to secure its long-term revenue.
BCP sees Koh Mak as low-carbon haven
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2022
» Unlike other resort islands that use beaches and the sea to attract visitors, Koh Mak is positioning itself as a low-carbon tourist destination.
Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2022
» Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.
EA to unveil trucks in H2
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2022
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, is preparing to launch battery-run trucks in the second half of this year as it shifts its EV business into top gear.
Ratch Group acquires 50% stake in Nexif Energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/05/2021
» SET-listed Ratch Group has acquired a 50% share in Singapore-based energy firm Nexif Energy BT Pte in a 272.58-million-baht deal to expand its wind power business in Vietnam.
SGP acquires Linh Gas Cylinder in B707.8m deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2021
» Siamgas and Petrochemicals Plc (SGP), Thailand's second largest trader of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by volume, is continuing to emphasise its diversification into LPG cylinder production, with the latest 707.8-million-baht asset acquisition deal expected to make it better compete in the tough industry.