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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.
Share of global printed circuit board market set to surge
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is expected to gain a global market share of 20-25% by 2027, driven by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, though its rapid growth could be stunted by a shortage of skilled workers, according to the Thailand Printed Circuit Association.
PTT unit ready to suspend oil exports to Myanmar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/02/2025
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), Thailand's largest oil trader by volume, is preparing for the suspension of refined oil exports to Myanmar in line with the government's policy to deal with criminal gangs active in the neighbouring country.
Gulf seeking power plant in US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/02/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest power company by market value, is planning to acquire a new gas-fired power plant in the US, with electricity generation capacity of 1,000 megawatts, to expand its business overseas.
Minister to axe disputed renewables bidding rule
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/10/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga says he plans to revoke a rule that allows companies with failed bids in the first phase of the renewables scheme to resubmit proposals in the second phase, seeking to avoid criticism of favouritism for certain bidders.
New renewables outlay tallies B300bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/10/2024
» Investment in new renewable energy development in Thailand is expected to reach 300 billion baht in value as authorities accelerate efforts to promote clean power usage, says an Energy Ministry official.
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.
Effort to reduce energy subsidies wins backing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2024
» Tax authorities and energy advocates support the Oil Fuel Fund Office's (Offo) initiative to better manage the loss-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, with its universal diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price subsidy programmes likely to end, according to a public hearing on the 2019 Offo Act.
GPSC unit wins solar bid in India
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/06/2024
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, continues to expand its renewables business in India, with subsidiary Avaada Energy preparing to build a large solar farm to increase clean energy, cut carbon dioxide emissions and serve millions of people in the country.
May Bangkok summit to discuss key challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/02/2024
» Energy policymakers are expected to gather for a forum in Bangkok in May to discuss challenges in energy development, especially the transition from fossil fuel-based power generation to renewable-derived electricity, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).