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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.
Low-carbon economy push gains momentum
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand is ready to pick up the pace as it moves toward a low-carbon economy following cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill, according to acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Call to reform outdated oil laws to protect energy security
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2026
» PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand's leading oil and gas company, has warned that outdated petroleum laws could threaten the country's energy security if they are not revised soon.
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).
Thailand reaffirms green pledges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» Despite an unimpressive end to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thailand remains committed to its campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to accelerating its progress.
OR allots B60.4bn for new investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/12/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) will allocate over 60.4 billion baht for new investment, with the aim of maintaining its status as a leading oil retailer, supporting non-oil businesses and embarking on more investment overseas.
Windfall from renewables scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2024
» The much-delayed second phase of the renewables scheme is expected to be revived this month, with a new auction for renewable energy projects expected to draw both existing and new investors.
Solutions sought for huge oil fund debt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» Regulating oil and gas prices by offering subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund for five years has left the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) with huge losses and substantial debt.
Ratch to focus on renewable energy
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/08/2024
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is revising its non-power businesses due to uncertainties about its future revenue and will focus more on electricity generation, especially in the renewable energy sector.
Gunkul suspends cannabis investment amid confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/05/2024
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the government regarding its policy on the drug.