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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.
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.
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.
'No rush' to install solar panels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/12/2025
» Homeowners should not rush into installing rooftop solar panels in the hope of securing tax rebates before the government's official programme begins, according to MEA Smart Energy Solution (MEAei), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
SMEs better placed to tap 'Quick Big Win' solar projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/10/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) conducting business related to solar panels should gain greater opportunities to benefit from the government's large solar power development projects, scheduled to launch next month, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date.
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.
KJL banks on renewables trend for growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2025
» A growing trend in self-solar power generation among households and businesses is boosting solar power-related businesses, including Kijcharoen Engineering Electric (KJL), an electrical control cabinet manufacturer that is anticipating 10-15% growth this year despite the stagnant economy.
Gulf to jointly prep new LNG terminal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, a power and telecom operator, is preparing to jointly build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Map Ta Phut deep-sea port to strengthen its gas business.