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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.
Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2024
» SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.
Egco completes US acquisition
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has completed the acquisition of US-based Compass Portfolio, enabling the company to earn more revenue from the power business in North America.
Egco ups US presence via stake in Compass Portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/11/2023
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is going to clinch a deal to acquire a 50% stake in US-based Compass Portfolio, which has three power plants under its ownership.
Minister eyes quick aid for small firms
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/09/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has stressed the need to speed up help for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are still reeling from the impact of Covid-19, as the move can stimulate efforts to restore the pandemic-ravaged economy.
BCP sees Koh Mak as low-carbon haven
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/07/2022
» Unlike other resort islands that use beaches and the sea to attract visitors, Koh Mak is positioning itself as a low-carbon tourist destination.
Analysts back cut in oil excise tax
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/02/2022
» Energy policymakers need to implement various measures, including a cut in the oil excise tax, to make fuel prices bearable for businesses and households, according to energy analysts.
State mulls reducing diesel excise tax
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/01/2022
» The government's struggle in dealing with the higher cost of living may cause authorities to consider reducing the excise tax on diesel to keep its price below 30 baht a litre, says an Energy Ministry official.
Ban Mae Kerb not on official registries
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2021
» A controversy over a YouTube video which showed the fundraising effort and solar cell donation by net idol Pimrypie, or Pimradaporn Benjawattanapat, has shed light on the relatively unknown village of Ban Mae Kerb -- a village just like thousands other villages in the North which has yet to be connected to the state's electricity grid.
Banpu ploughs ahead with clean energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/11/2020
» Despite a need to shift towards defensive business operations, including cuts in capital spending and salaries among executives during the recession, Banpu Plc is not losing steam as it grows in the clean energy field.