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BUSINESS

Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026

» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of 4.72 baht per litre, warning the levy undermines the country's aviation competitiveness.

BUSINESS

Oil refineries in the spotlight

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026

» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.

BUSINESS

OR expands EV services amid oil price volatility

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/04/2026

» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is channeling funds into electric vehicle (EV) services to expand its electric mobility business amid rising concerns among motorists over volatile global oil prices.

BUSINESS

Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.

BUSINESS

New gas shipment heading to Thailand

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2026

» Thailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.

BUSINESS

Banpu consolidation drives clean energy transition

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2026

» The merger of Banpu Power and its parent firm, Banpu Plc, an energy conglomerate, is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026, resulting in a new company that oversees four core businesses.

BUSINESS

PTT seeks global LNG player status

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/02/2026

» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has unveiled plans to transform itself into a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading firm, marking a major shift from its role as Thailand's LNG importer a decade ago.

BUSINESS

Petrochemical sector faces stagnant year

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026

» Thailand's petrochemical industry is expected to confront another flat year, with leading firms pressured to adjust by cutting costs and rolling out value‑added products to stay afloat.

BUSINESS

PTT Exploration and Production greenlights greenfield project

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/02/2026

» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has decided to invest in a new offshore petroleum site in Malaysia, the company's first greenfield development project in the country, in a move to support long-term growth.

BUSINESS

BGRIM puts emphasis on renewables

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/02/2026

» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) is positioning clean energy as a game changer for Thailand's energy transition, accelerating its push into renewables as the country and global industry move towards a low-carbon future.