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Gulf acquires hydropower project in Laos for $128m
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/07/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, a telecom operator and Thailand’s largest energy company by market value, has purchased the entire shareholding of the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos for US$128 million to boost its renewable power generation and revenue by supplying electricity to Thailand.
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.
Avaada Energy prepares to raise funds via IPO
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/05/2025
» Avaada Energy Private Ltd (AEPL), an Indian renewable energy firm owned by Global Power Generation Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of PTT Plc, is preparing to raise funds under its initial public offering (IPO) scheme in India.
Nam Ngum 3 dropped from hydropower list
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/02/2025
» Energy authorities have removed Nam Ngum 3 hydropower plant from a list of four potential hydropower projects that are set to sell electricity to Thailand, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
Smart city analysts to gather in Pattaya
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/10/2024
» Engineers and developers of smart cities worldwide are scheduled to gather in Pattaya later this month to exchange views and discuss ideas on revolutionising urban development for sustainable living, says the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Smart city experts to gather in Pattaya
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2024
» Engineers and developers of smart cities worldwide will gather in Pattaya later this month to exchange views and discuss ideas on revolutionising urban development for sustainable living, says the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
New Gulf power plant starts operating in Rayong
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/10/2024
» Gulf Energy Development Plc has started commercial operation of a new gas-fired power generating unit in Rayong to support the company's long-term electricity sales to the state grid.
Samyan Smart City making headway
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Smart energy development in central Bangkok under the Samyan Smart City project continues to make progress, with the latest effort relocating overhead power and communication cables underground, says the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).
OR seeks to expand coffee business
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to further strengthen its coffee business by building a coffee centre, dubbed "Amazon Park", in the northern province of Lampang to support its coffee research and plantations in order to serve growing demand in Thailand.
Local energy demand to grow in line with the economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/09/2023
» Thai energy consumption is expected to grow by 2.5% to around 2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOED) this year, driven by economic growth projected at 2.5-3%, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).