Showing 1 - 10 of 45
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.
Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
PTT to sell stake in Taiwan pharmaceuticals firm
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has decided to adjust its investment in the life science business by selling a small portion of the shares it holds in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to boost financial flexibility.
Domestic oil prices in focus in talks with PM
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Energy Ministry is working to allay concerns over the impact of the Israel-Iran war, pledging that authorities will continue to cap fuel prices, though this may require cutting the oil excise tax.
Suppliers expect new centre to spike solar panel sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2025
» Sales of solar panels are expected to ratchet up following the government's decision to set up a one-stop service centre to facilitate factory operators wanting to utilise solar power, say solar panel suppliers.
PTT report sees oil prices decreasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/01/2025
» Global energy market prices are expected to decline as new US president Donald Trump recently announced plans to increase domestic production of oil and gas, according to the weekly global oil market report issued by national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Thailand reaffirms green pledges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» Despite an unimpressive end to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thailand remains committed to its campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to accelerating its progress.
Thai Oil expects crude price to stabilise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/06/2024
» Global crude oil prices in the second half of 2024 should be roughly similar to last year as oil supply will increase and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East are expected to remain simmering, says Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity.
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.
PTT puts faith in LNG for hot season
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc says it believes its liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves can help the country generate sufficient electricity when power demand peaks during the hot season.