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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.
Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.
State steps in as oil rockets to $100
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
Marrying energy and the environment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2025
» The mission for Electricity Generating (Egco) Plc is simple but challenging -- reduce carbon dioxide emissions while continuing to increase revenue.
Quake caused only minor energy glitches
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/04/2025
» Electricity generation faced some technical glitches during the March 28 earthquake, but operators managed to keep power transmission uninterrupted, surviving what could be a real test for the nation's power security, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Banking on batteries
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Many people know electric vehicles (EVs) are fuelled by batteries, but houses, factories and power plants that use renewable power also require batteries for lighting, supporting daily work, and to serve as a back-up electricity source.
Fuel sellers hit back at ‘cheating’ video
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2024
» Oil retailers under the PTT brand have filed a complaint with police against people who shared messages and a video online that accused them of selling fuel unfairly.
OR ramps up ESG, green energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/08/2023
» Thai energy firms are more seriously adopting ESG as part of their business direction, driven by the global trend to take better care of the environment, combat global warming and improve people's lives.
OR launches Ohkajhu car lane
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/02/2023
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is developing its non-oil business by opening a drive-through service for Ohkajhu, the organic salad restaurant, at its petrol station in Nonthaburi.
Thai cities chosen for global energy events
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/09/2022
» Thailand is to host three international power and energy conferences between 2023 and 2025, offering updates on new energy issues while boosting the country's events business.