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Gas price hike to push up Thai power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2026
» The new government is bracing for a surge in electricity bills as liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices climb in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
Thai oil crisis eases after state takes action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) says Thailand's fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilising supply and distribution.
Weak demand results in suspension of 4 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2025
» Sluggish economic growth has prompted energy authorities to halt the operations of four power plants and delay the opening of a fifth to avoid a financial burden for electricity producers and buyers, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
OR chief sets out improvement plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/02/2025
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) has vowed to make significant changes to improve its businesses over the next three years, following a decline in its market share in the domestic oil trade and a dip in the company's stock price.
Electricity prices fuel debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.
OR eager to sell shares of underperforming businesses
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) plans to sell stakes in some businesses, including restaurants, to reduce losses caused by underperforming operations, as well as revisit enterprises with a dim outlook, says chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
Bangchak buys used cooking oil for jet fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/10/2024
» SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation intends to collect a large amount of used cooking oil for use as a raw material for its commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next year.
Gas pipeline opens after years-long delay
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand's longest onshore gas pipeline has opened to facilitate gas transport for power plants and factories, following a delay related to the pandemic, says PTT president and chief executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Price caps lead to slight increase in fuel usage
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2024
» Fuel consumption in Thailand rose 0.9% year-on-year to 152 million litres per day during the first 11 months of last year, driven by price caps and the tourism recovery, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Bangchak doubles down on oil and gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2023
» The age of renewable energy, with electric vehicles (EVs) predicted to dominate the transport sector, has not swayed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc from the oil and gas business.