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Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thai energy regulators are preparing to announce an increase in electricity bills for May to August once they gather public input on an appropriate power tariff rate given the impact of the Middle East war on energy costs.
Energy Regulatory Commission seeking public opinion on upcoming electricity tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is seeking public input on whether to maintain the current electricity tariff at 3.94 baht per kilowatt-hour or raise it to 4.58 baht, with the new rate set to take effect from January to February 2026.
Cheaper power bills seen on the horizon
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/07/2025
» The prices of electricity bills will become slightly cheaper during the last four months of the year as authorities have agreed to decrease the power tariff by 0.03 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Commission to maintain current power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025
» Electricity bills during the last four months of this year will not be further reduced as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to maintain the current power tariff despite positive factors that could lead to a lower rate.
Public polled on power rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is asking the public whether they want to continue with the same electricity rate of 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), which is the cheapest of three options for the period from May to August.
Outlook upbeat for Andaman oil auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2025
» Energy officials are optimistic about finding new petroleum fields in the Andaman Sea following the successful discovery of petroleum in the lower part of the Andaman, says the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
BCPG gains B4.5bn shares in 2 Vietnam wind farms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2024
» BCPG Plc, the renewable power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, is expanding its business in Southeast Asia by purchasing shares worth 4.5 billion baht in two wind farms in Vietnam.
Bangchak refinery limits budget outlay
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/11/2024
» Bangchak Sriracha Refinery Plc (BSRC), a subsidiary of Bangchak Corporation, is being cautious with budget spending to develop its oil refinery in Chon Buri's Sri Racha district as the refinery business slumps.
Regulator eyes opinion on new power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2024
» Businesses and households are being asked to decide whether they want the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to remain unchanged or increase by 26-31% early next year, though fuel costs are projected to decrease, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Officials contemplating nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/07/2024
» Energy authorities are planning to conduct a feasibility study on small nuclear power plant development in line with the revised power development plan (PDP), which promotes greater use of clean energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, says an Energy Ministry official.