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Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thai energy regulators are preparing to announce an increase in electricity bills for May to August once they gather public input on an appropriate power tariff rate given the impact of the Middle East war on energy costs.
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.
PTT Oil and Retail Business to start building hotels in petrol stations next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/11/2025
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Plc, will finalise its long-delayed budget hotel investment project next month, according to Wilaiwan Kanjanakanti, senior executive vice-president for finance and chief financial officer.
Energy Regulatory Commission seeking public opinion on upcoming electricity tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is seeking public input on whether to maintain the current electricity tariff at 3.94 baht per kilowatt-hour or raise it to 4.58 baht, with the new rate set to take effect from January to February 2026.
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.
Authorities keen to improve gas usage
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to decrease electricity prices following a recent reduction in the power tariff by pushing for a plan to better manage gas usage in the country, says an Energy Ministry official.
Public polled on power rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is asking the public whether they want to continue with the same electricity rate of 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), which is the cheapest of three options for the period from May to August.
Energy regulator’s proposal for reducing bills rejected
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has rejected a proposal by energy regulators to change conditions in contracts with renewable power firms in order to bring down electricity prices.
Global Power Synergy set to benefit from rising electricity demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/02/2025
» Demand for electricity in Thailand, which is expected to increase this year, will boost revenue for SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) after it experienced a slight drop in earnings in 2024.
Minister promotes new way to cut power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/02/2025
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has floated the idea of reducing electricity bills by nearly 0.40 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) by adjusting the gas usage of Pool Gas, leading to lower power generation costs.