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Budget hotels at PTT petrol stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2026
» Two listed firms, PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), announced a joint venture that will run budget hotels at PTT petrol stations.
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.
Electricity unlikely to become more expensive this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» Electricity bills are unlikely to become more expensive later this year as authorities plan to manage power tariffs to avoid increasing the financial burden on people amid a sluggish economy, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
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.
Firms urged to harness carbon capture technology
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/12/2024
» While planting more trees is a simple way to absorb carbon dioxide, many companies, especially those in the energy sector, need to adopt a more sophisticated method by installing carbon capture technology.
Ministry eyes tweaks to 2024 power plan
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/12/2024
» The 2024 power development plan (PDP) may need significant adjustments to develop better ways to manage Thailand's long-term power supply and strengthen the country's fight against global warming, says Prasert Sinsukprasert, permanent secretary of the Energy Ministry.
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
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.
ExxonMobil lube sales tipped to see growth of 10% this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/04/2024
» ExxonMobil Marketing (Thailand) expects sales of its Mobil 1 lubricants to grow by 10% this year, maintaining its status as a key operator of finished lubes and chemical marketing in Thailand after Bangchak Corporation took over Esso (Thailand) Plc last year.
A subtle dance on energy talks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/02/2024
» The meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet last week revived hope for joint petroleum exploration and production between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand.