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Egat to backstop clean power supply
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country's transition to clean energy.
Electricity prices likely to dip early next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/12/2025
» Electricity prices are set to become slightly cheaper early next year as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to reduce the power tariff by 0.06 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) to 3.88 baht a unit, thanks to a projection of lower gas prices.
PTT to slash costs amid US tariff burden
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc plans to cope with US tariffs and a dip in global oil prices by reducing expenses and increasing operational efficiency to boost profits.
Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2025
» Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
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.
Regulator eyes opinion on new power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2024
» Businesses and households are being asked to decide whether they want the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to remain unchanged or increase by 26-31% early next year, though fuel costs are projected to decrease, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Thailand motorcycle sales could slip
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2024
» Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles, expects domestic sales to dip slightly this year to 1.7-1.75 million units because of rule changes enforced to control high household debt.
Stagnant world economy to lower oil prices next year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/11/2023
» Dubai crude oil reference prices are expected to fall to US$83-85 per barrel next year based on slow global economic growth, says Phichin Aphiwantanaporn, senior executive vice-president of IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
OR targets 10% growth in net profit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/09/2023
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) wants to achieve 10% growth in net profit this year, though it needs to support the government's diesel price reduction policy by trimming the marketing margin of its diesel sales to below 2 baht a litre, says president and chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
PTG to expand non-oil business this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/08/2023
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil trader, plans to grow its non-oil businesses such as coffee shops and electric vehicle charging services this year to earn more profit following a dip during the first half of 2023, says president Pitak Ratchakitprakarn.