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Thai oil crisis eases after state takes action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) says Thailand's fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilising supply and distribution.
Firms call for greater EV incentives
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2025
» The state tax exemption for companies buying commercial electric vehicles should promote EV usage, but more measures are needed to speed up the transition to eco-friendly vehicles, say companies in the sector.
Diesel subsidy to remain in place
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/07/2023
» The domestic diesel price will remain unchanged at 32 baht per litre as authorities have decided to use the Oil Fuel Fund to subsidise the price once the waiver of the 5-baht diesel excise tax expires on July 20, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
Regulator expected to extend subsidy on electricity bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/05/2021
» Energy authorities are preparing to extend the power discount period for households and businesses to reduce monthly expenses during the third wave due to work-from-home orders.
ERC to slash power bills in relief bid
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) yesterday approved a discounted electricity tariff for households and small businesses from February to March as part of the government's relief measures to help the people and businesses cope with the new outbreak of Covid-19 that is crippling the economy.
Public hearings set for new community scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to hold public hearings for stakeholders to finalise the details and conditions of community-owned power projects under the "Energy for All" scheme within the next couple of months.
Power fees cut for select households
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/08/2019
» The Energy Ministry has announced that special discounts and power tariff waivers will be given to local communities living in the vicinity of power plants within the next three months.
Uttama eyes tax rejigs, not outright cut
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/07/2019
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) never promised an outright reduction of income taxes during the election campaign as it merely meant to revise tax structures plagued with discrepancies, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana, who is also the PPRP leader.
Operators call for cheaper NGV to compete with diesel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2019
» Local traders and fleet operators of compressed natural gas are calling for the Energy Ministry to control the retail price of the fuel to make it 50% cheaper than diesel.