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Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Ethanol manufacturers are increasing production to serve growing demand for gasohol E20, aligning with the government's efforts to reduce Thailand's reliance on oil imports.
Department to set standards for EV charging stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has moved to establish national standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen fuel infrastructure, aiming to streamline investment and ensure safety as Thailand accelerates its transition to clean energy.
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.
Thai fuel prices unchanged despite tax hike
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/05/2025
» Retail prices of fuel remain unchanged in Thailand despite a decision to increase the fuel excise tax by 15%, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Solar firm’s case against Thai state utility dismissed
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Central Administrative Court has dropped a lawsuit filed by solar farm developer SPCG Plc which requested compensation of 3.7 billion baht from the state-run Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) for its subsidiary due to the cancellation of the subsidiary's right to develop and operate a solar farm to supply power to the PEA.
Eastern solar farm court battle heats up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Central Administrative Court is being asked to examine a 3.7-billion-baht lawsuit filed by the listed solar farm developer SPCG Plc against the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) for allegedly unfairly discontinuing the company's solar farm project in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Thai energy transformation becomes laborious slog
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga was in the spotlight this year as he pushed ahead with the uphill task of dissolving the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) and developed a costly strategic petroleum reserve to better control oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for Thailand over the long term.
Transformer firm TRT upbeat on revenue growth next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/12/2024
» SET-listed Tirathai (TRT), a local transformer maker and service provider, is buoyant about maintaining its revenue growth in 2025, though the transformer market is facing a slowdown this year.
Fuel fund vows to keep diesel prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) will continue to keep domestic diesel prices at less than 33 baht per litre after the current subsidy scheme ended on Thursday, as its financial status has improved following a drop in global oil prices.
Tasco sees performance improving in rest of year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/09/2024
» SET-listed Tipco Asphalt (Tasco), a Thai asphalt manufacturer and supplier, expects a better business performance in the last two quarters of this year, following a drop in revenue in the first half.