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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.
Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Small firms told to go green for finance
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/08/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to adopt more eco-friendly practices to obtain loans under a new financial assistance scheme worth 5 billion baht, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Nex Point upbeat on commercial EVs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/06/2025
» SET-listed Nex Point, a commercial electric vehicle (EV) assembler under Energy Absolute Plc (EA), expects to escape losses this year thanks to increasing sales and a fundraising plan.
Part of debt-ridden Oil Fuel Fund posts positive reading
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2025
» The State Oil Fuel Fund, once riddled with huge debts after heavily subsidising oil and gas prices, has seen a shift from red to black ink in its oil account, thanks to decreasing global oil prices, said a source at the Energy Ministry.
Oil fund loss likely to evaporate in H2
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/05/2025
» The state Oil Fuel Fund’s huge loss of 47.7 billion baht is expected to be wiped out this year thanks to a decrease in global crude oil prices, 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.
PTT Global Chemical prepares cost-cutting measures worth B4.5bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) aims to shift from red to black this year by continuing its cost reduction plan amid the sluggish global petrochemical industry.
Electricity authority seeks public lights chat
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Energy Ministry's proposal to reduce power bills by cutting the government's free electricity supply to lights in public places requires further talks among state agencies, says Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Power prices to see long-term fall
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/01/2025
» Energy policymakers are optimistic regarding a long-term reduction in the prices of Thai electricity bills, with the power tariff decreasing to 3.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), attributed to ongoing attempts to reduce losses in the country's power supply system and the impact of US President Donald Trump's new energy policy.