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Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/01/2026
» Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.
New plan prepares for nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2025
» Authorities are working on a plan to prepare Thailand for nuclear power technology, though the enforcement of the new power development plan (PDP), which approves the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), is facing delays.
Thai energy transformation becomes laborious slog
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga was in the spotlight this year as he pushed ahead with the uphill task of dissolving the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) and developed a costly strategic petroleum reserve to better control oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for Thailand over the long term.
Review of national energy stance urged
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/11/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reiterated its call to the government to seriously consider its proposal of setting up a public-private committee on energy to better manage national energy, following changes in America's energy policy under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Egat eyes extending service life of 2 lignite-fired units
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/10/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to extend the service life of two lignite-fired power generation units for a certain period, before decommissioning all its power plants in Lampang to promote clean energy.
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
IRPC launches nutrient supplement for plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2023
» IRPC, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, has unveiled an innovative nano-zinc oxide product, a nutrient supplement for plants, under the Renifoxx brand.
State officials told to stay home
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2020
» The prime minister on Tuesday ordered state officials to work from home from tomorrow until Sunday in a bid to keep PM2.5 dust levels in check.
DON'T USE...DUP...Group promotes Auttapol Rerkpiboon to top spot
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/12/2019
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, has promoted Auttapol Rerkpiboon as the 10th president and chief executive, effective next May 13.
Gas caps from next month
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/07/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to cap the price of cooking gas at 325.5 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder and the price of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) at 13.62 baht per kg for public transport in August and September, say Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.