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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.
Moves to address renewables supply flaw
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2025
» While greater renewable energy usage has become a crucial part of efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil-derived fuels, experts warn that cleaner energy may not always ensure a reliable supply.
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.
Solar rooftop market poised to heat up in Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2025
» Competition in Thailand's solar rooftop market is expected to intensify, driven by lower prices, greater supply from producers and the government's promotion of renewable energy.
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.
Nam Ngum 3 dropped from hydropower list
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/02/2025
» Energy authorities have removed Nam Ngum 3 hydropower plant from a list of four potential hydropower projects that are set to sell electricity to Thailand, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
Thai Oil considers change in contractors
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/12/2024
» Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity, will consider changing the contractors of its new oil refinery under the Clean Fuel Project (CFP) if the ongoing dispute over unpaid wages for construction workers cannot be settled, causing a further delay of the project.
Prima Marine sees better performance next year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/12/2024
» SET-listed Prima Marine, a provider of marine transport as well as crude oil and petroleum product storage, expects a better performance next year, driven by long-term charter contracts and a focus on certain industry services.
GC exits venture amid competition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/11/2024
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) has decided to withdraw from PTT Asahi Chemical, a petrochemical company that is a joint venture with multinational Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei Corporation, attributed to tougher competition in Asia.
Banking on batteries
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/10/2024
» Many people know electric vehicles (EVs) are fuelled by batteries, but houses, factories and power plants that use renewable power also require batteries for lighting, supporting daily work, and to serve as a back-up electricity source.