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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.
Oil markets shrug off US military intervention in Caracas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2026
» Global crude oil markets revealed little reaction in the immediate aftermath of the US military operation in Venezuela to detain President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, says the Thai Energy Ministry.
Cambodian power deal to be cancelled
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a Thai government power distribution arm, is preparing to terminate a power purchase agreement with Cambodia following the disconnection of electricity transmission to the neighbouring country during the current territorial dispute.
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.
KJL banks on renewables trend for growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2025
» A growing trend in self-solar power generation among households and businesses is boosting solar power-related businesses, including Kijcharoen Engineering Electric (KJL), an electrical control cabinet manufacturer that is anticipating 10-15% growth this year despite the stagnant economy.
Gulf ramps up debt with B300bn fundraising plan
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/06/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand’s largest power company by market value and a telecom operator, is to raise 300 billion baht to refinance and boost future investment after merging with Intouch Holding Plc, the parent firm of Advanced Info Service (AIS).
LNG imports may create hub status
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2025
» The government's plan to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US could not only ease the trade imbalance between the two countries, but also lead to a new business opportunity.
Solar firm’s case against Thai state utility dismissed
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Central Administrative Court has dropped a lawsuit filed by solar farm developer SPCG Plc which requested compensation of 3.7 billion baht from the state-run Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) for its subsidiary due to the cancellation of the subsidiary's right to develop and operate a solar farm to supply power to the PEA.
LNG purchases may ease trade imbalance with US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/04/2025
» Energy authorities are working on a plan to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to help the government deal with the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.
PTT Global Chemical prepares cost-cutting measures worth B4.5bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) aims to shift from red to black this year by continuing its cost reduction plan amid the sluggish global petrochemical industry.