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Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Powering up thriving data centres
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2025
» Among the energy projects aligned with the state's "Quick Big Win" policy is a direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme scheduled to take effect as soon as January 2026.
New minister set to face raft of clean power challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2025
» Ongoing work to draft a new version of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) and the state plan to promote clean power trade are challenges for Auttapol Rerkpiboon, the likely next energy minister.
LPG price change among first tasks for Auttapol
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/09/2025
» Auttapol Rerkpiboon, who is likely to become the next energy minister, is expected to start his work by considering whether to maintain a cap on cooking gas prices, which is set to expire at the end of this month.
Domestic oil prices in focus in talks with PM
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Energy Ministry is working to allay concerns over the impact of the Israel-Iran war, pledging that authorities will continue to cap fuel prices, though this may require cutting the oil excise tax.
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.
Energy Regulatory Commission seeks cheaper prices for renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2025
» The government is being asked to purchase renewable power from power companies at cheaper prices in order to reduce electricity bills by 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).
Power prices to see long-term fall
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/01/2025
» Energy policymakers are optimistic regarding a long-term reduction in the prices of Thai electricity bills, with the power tariff decreasing to 3.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), attributed to ongoing attempts to reduce losses in the country's power supply system and the impact of US President Donald Trump's new energy policy.
Electricity prices fuel debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
Power tariff faces trim of 17 satang
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects to reduce the power tariff by 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), leading to cheaper electricity bills, if the government agrees to reduce its spending on a policy to promote investment in renewable energy.