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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.
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.
Energy regulator’s proposal for reducing bills rejected
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has rejected a proposal by energy regulators to change conditions in contracts with renewable power firms in order to bring down electricity prices.
OR banking on allies to grow non-oil ventures
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2022
» One strategic move PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is making to grow its non-oil businesses is seeking allies to work on new business opportunities together.
BAFS buys 7 PDI solar power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2020
» SET-listed Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS) is diversifying into the renewable energy business by buying seven solar power plants, worth 1.7 billion baht, from Padaeng Industry Plc (PDI), as the aviation industry remains high-risk.
PTT upbeat on 2020 despite early losses
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2020
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc and its subsidiaries listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have an optimistic business outlook for the rest of the year, despite heavy losses early in the year because of the collapse of oil prices.
Local oil traders prepare for rough market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2020
» Major local oil traders are bracing for a year of low prices and low demand as the coronavirus pandemic closes airports and shuts down borders, while a feud between Saudi Arabia and Russia is causing prices to plummet globally.