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Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Thailand positions itself for the carbon economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2026
» Climate change has shifted from being a subject of policy discussion to becoming central to the global economic system in recent years.
Low-carbon economy push gains momentum
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand is ready to pick up the pace as it moves toward a low-carbon economy following cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill, according to acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
New net-zero target sparks policy rethink
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/12/2025
» Thailand aims to achieve net zero by 2050, 15 years earlier than previously planned, but reaching that goal will require major changes in the country's energy landscape, with the power sector at the heart of the transition.
Energy minister focuses on future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2025
» Not all projects fit the government's promoted "Quick Big Win" policy, but that is not stopping Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon from acting on efforts he sees as useful.
Susco shifts to dining, shopping
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/10/2025
» Local oil retailer Susco Plc is rebranding its image by turning petrol stations into "Susco Squares", offering eating and shopping options to motorists.
Regional pact aims to enhance power trade
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand is preparing to enhance cross-border electricity connectivity between four countries, while also working with Asean to jointly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date.
Direct power pacts by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand's first direct power purchase agreement (PPA), which aims to facilitate renewable power trading, is expected to come into effect by the end of this year under a pilot project, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).