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Innobic buys Alvogen Pharma
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/12/2025
» Innobic (Asia), the life science arm of energy giant PTT Plc, is moving into the world's largest pharmaceutical market after securing a foothold in the US through the acquisition of Alvogen Pharma US Inc.
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).
Nex Point looks to Asean's growing EV market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2024
» The global campaign against carbon dioxide emissions is not only benefiting electric vehicle sales in Thailand, but also fuelling EV growth in Southeast Asia.
Gas reforms likely to cost PTT B6.5bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/01/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects the state's gas supply reforms, which aim to make electricity bills less expensive, to cost PTT's gas business 6.5 billion baht, says chief executive and president Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
PTTEP steps up gas production at Erawan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2024
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is accelerating gas production at its Erawan gas block in the Gulf of Thailand to avoid paying a fine if it fails to deliver the amount required by a contract signed with PTT Plc, the country's sole gas seller.
Power bills likely stable in 2024
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/01/2024
» Electricity bills in Thailand are unlikely to be trimmed from the existing rate as the power tariff, which is used to calculate the bills, is expected to stay in a range of 4.2-4.25 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), says Khomgrich Tantravanich, secretary-general of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
PTT to assist in efforts to cut power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/12/2023
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is expected to help the government reduce the power tariff early next year by using money from a fine worth 4.3 billion baht the company is charging its gas supplier for not complying with a gas purchase contract, says an energy official.