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Petrochemical sector faces stagnant year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand's petrochemical industry is expected to confront another flat year, with leading firms pressured to adjust by cutting costs and rolling out value‑added products to stay afloat.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Egco acquires 49% interest in US clean power projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/06/2025
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has acquired a 49% share in clean power projects in the US, stepping up efforts to reach its goal of having renewable energy assets account for 30% of the company's total assets within five years.
Gulf ramps up debt with B300bn fundraising plan
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/06/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand’s largest power company by market value and a telecom operator, is to raise 300 billion baht to refinance and boost future investment after merging with Intouch Holding Plc, the parent firm of Advanced Info Service (AIS).
LNG imports may create hub status
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2025
» The government's plan to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US could not only ease the trade imbalance between the two countries, but also lead to a new business opportunity.
Marrying energy and the environment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2025
» The mission for Electricity Generating (Egco) Plc is simple but challenging -- reduce carbon dioxide emissions while continuing to increase revenue.
Egco withdraws investment in Risec
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/01/2025
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has withdrawn all investment in a gas-fired power plant owned by US-based Risec Holdings LLC, to seek new business opportunities in other investment projects.
Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy as observers voice concerns over a decline in domestic gas supply and uncertainty surrounding Thai-Cambodian talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA).
Egco offloads stake in US power plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/10/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has decided to adjust its investment in the US by selling the company's entire 49% stake in RISEC Holding, the operator of a Rhode Island-based combined cycle power plant.