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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.
Power demand hits new record amid heatwave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/04/2024
» Electricity usage hit a new daily high of 36,700 megawatts on Monday, when temperatures averaged 35-38°C across the nation, peaking at 42°C, according to energy authorities.
Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
Renewed focus on plastic waste
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2023
» Thailand is pushing ahead with projects to reduce plastic waste as it struggles to reduce sea pollution, especially after efforts slowed during the pandemic.
OR plans $100m oil depot investment in Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/08/2023
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail (OR) plans to spend US$100 million to develop an oil depot in Cambodia following its co-investment in an aviation refuelling service in the country, says president and chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
OR opens laundry service in Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2023
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) continues to expand its non-oil businesses overseas by opening a laundry service at its filling station in Cambodia.
BCPG announces capital expenditure at B39bn for expansion
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2023
» SET-listed BCPG Plc, a power generation flagship of Bangchak Corporation, announced capital expenditures for this year at 39 billion baht for business expansion in domestic market and overseas.
OR targets 7,000 EV charging units by 2030
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2023
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) has vowed to become Thailand's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider, with the number of charging outlets projected to increase to 7,000 by 2030 under the company's "Rise OR" concept.
OR aims for 7,000 EV charging points by 2030
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2023
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to become the country’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider, with 7,000 outlets by 2030 under its “Rise OR” concept, says new chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
OR looks to startups, SMEs to raise Ebitda
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/07/2022
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) expects to achieve a target to have earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) at a rate of 50% from partnerships with startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within 2030 under an inclusive growth concept.