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EGATi moves to relax legal barriers on investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2026
» Egat International (EGATi), a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), is seeking to remove legal restrictions that have long limited its investment decisions.
Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of 4.72 baht per litre, warning the levy undermines the country's aviation competitiveness.
Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
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.
Higher power prices prompts push for solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2026
» Small businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up costs, despite Thailand's capped power tariffs, according to solar firms.
Refiners assure oil supply adequate amid panic buying
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/03/2026
» Thailand’s oil refiners have sought to allay public concerns by confirming that the country’s oil reserves remain sufficient despite reports of motorists rushing to filling stations in provincial areas.
Banpu consolidation drives clean energy transition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2026
» The merger of Banpu Power and its parent firm, Banpu Plc, an energy conglomerate, is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026, resulting in a new company that oversees four core businesses.
Local fuel prices capped for 15 days
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday that people do not need to stockpile fuel as prices would be capped for the next 15 days.
Thailand finally gets serious about climate action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand is preparing to enforce its first climate change law, a landmark step that could reshape the country's economy and environmental policy for decades to come.