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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.
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/03/2026
» PTG Energy Plc, the operator of PT petrol stations, has announced plans to expand its refined oil reserves in line with a government directive aimed at safeguarding national energy security during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Department to set standards for EV charging stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) has moved to establish national standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen fuel infrastructure, aiming to streamline investment and ensure safety as Thailand accelerates its transition to clean energy.
Call to reform outdated oil laws to protect energy security
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2026
» PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand's leading oil and gas company, has warned that outdated petroleum laws could threaten the country's energy security if they are not revised soon.
Andaman oil to lure global investors
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's oil and gas exploration and production scheme in the Andaman Sea is expected to draw leading international petroleum investors within two years, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
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.
Andaman petroleum bids to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/09/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to call for bids for petroleum exploration and production in the Andaman Sea during the new government's tenure to increase Thai extraction levels.
New minister set to face raft of clean power challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2025
» Ongoing work to draft a new version of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) and the state plan to promote clean power trade are challenges for Auttapol Rerkpiboon, the likely next energy minister.
Biofuel for ships yields promise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/07/2025
» Major energy companies are interested in launching biofuel for ships as demand for this cleaner fuel is expected to rise, following a requirement issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Firms call for greater EV incentives
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2025
» The state tax exemption for companies buying commercial electric vehicles should promote EV usage, but more measures are needed to speed up the transition to eco-friendly vehicles, say companies in the sector.