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Carbon rules reshape Thai business as CBAM looms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is sending ripples of concern throughout global trade, unsettling exporters of certain products while raising broader questions about its long‑term impact on industries not yet covered by the measure.
Jet biofuel standard imminent
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2025
» Thailand's first standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specifications is expected this month, with enforcement scheduled from Jan 1, 2026 to support a campaign reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, says the Department of Energy Business.
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.
ARV rolls out AI tech to prevent disasters
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2025
» AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, is using artificial intelligence technology to grow its business by offering Bedrock data analytics software to state agencies, which handles a range of tasks from tax collection to disaster prevention.
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.
The great energy debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2025
» While energy authorities are working on plans to reduce power bills, analysts say free competition in the power trade should be promoted to keep electricity prices low over the long term.
Call for less investment in power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2024
» Energy advocates are asking the government to downgrade its forecast for electricity demand in the 2024 power development plan (PDP) and promote free electricity trade to reduce power bills, which impose a huge financial burden on households and businesses.
Talks with Laos focus on renewable effort
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2024
» Thai authorities are planning to hold talks with the Laos government to jointly promote more use of renewable energy across borders, accelerating efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Battle to keep power bills flat amid fears of gas price hike
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government will try to keep the power tariff unchanged for the rest of the year to curb electricity bills, amid predictions that gas prices will rise in the second half, despite more financial pressure on the state budget.
Solar rooftop adopters set to win a tax break
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/05/2024
» A new tax reduction scheme for households that install rooftop solar panels is expected to be finalised by mid-year in an effort to reduce electricity bills and carbon dioxide emissions, says the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).