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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.
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.
Oil prices fluctuate as Mideast tensions persist
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2025
» Global oil prices remain volatile amid rapid changes in the Israel-Iran war, with the crude price surge losing momentum after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries.
Power tariff set to fall by early 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/08/2024
» The power tariff, which will be capped at 4.18 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) to maintain electricity prices until the end of this year, is likely to decrease early next year, as global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is thought to be decreasing, which would result in lower gas prices.
May Bangkok summit to discuss key challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/02/2024
» Energy policymakers are expected to gather for a forum in Bangkok in May to discuss challenges in energy development, especially the transition from fossil fuel-based power generation to renewable-derived electricity, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
ACE sinks B20bn into renewable projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/12/2023
» SET-listed Absolute Clean Energy (ACE), a local biomass power developer and operator, is planning to allocate 20 billion baht to finance 55 renewable power plant projects it won in auctions as part of Thailand's clean energy policy.
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.
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.
Energy for All scheme faces even more delays
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/01/2022
» The Energy for All renewable scheme faces yet another setback as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) cited force majeure to postpone the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) between the government and companies who won an auction last year.
UBE doubles down on its green cassava strategy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/11/2021
» Cassava-based ethanol maker Ubon Bio Ethanol Plc (UBE) is determined to be among the companies that jointly spearhead the government's much-touted bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development.