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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.
Cambodian power deal to be cancelled
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a Thai government power distribution arm, is preparing to terminate a power purchase agreement with Cambodia following the disconnection of electricity transmission to the neighbouring country during the current territorial dispute.
Warning over insufficient fossil fuel cuts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/06/2024
» Gas and coal reduction targets in the revised version of the power development plan (PDP) may be insufficient for the government to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, say energy firms.
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
Susco warns firms not to become lax against virus
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2021
» SET-listed Susco, a local oil trader, is warning businesses in the energy sector not to become complacent even if the government can achieve its goal to vaccinate 70% of the population this year.
FTI warns of energy impact on exports
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/02/2021
» Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is warning Thai exporters to brace for non-tariff barriers (NTBs), likely to be imposed by developed countries on their products, if Thailand fails to increase the proportion of renewable energy in its energy portfolio.
Energy minister orders safety review of oil, gas pipelines
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/10/2020
» Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has instructed officials to conduct a safety review of the nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, following growing concerns by state officials and civic groups over a recurrence of the deadly gas pipe explosion last Friday.
JSCCIB urges deep CPTPP examination
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/07/2020
» The unsettled debate on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has prompted the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) to conduct a new thorough study to decide whether Thailand should join the trade deal.
Local energy firms predict fuel price uptick
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2020
» Local energy companies are warning of a rise in retail fuel prices if global crude oil prices skyrocket above US$70 per barrel as a result of US-Iran tensions.
Blooming economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2019
» After spending nine years recycling and reusing chilled wastewater to grow tulips, PTT views the process as a potential business model for local communities.