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Energy minister focuses on future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2025
» Not all projects fit the government's promoted "Quick Big Win" policy, but that is not stopping Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon from acting on efforts he sees as useful.
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.
Petrochemical slide expected to persist
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/08/2025
» The downturn in the petrochemical industry is expected to continue until 2027, when it will begin to recover, according to analysts.
Banpu Power preps US battery venture
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/08/2025
» SET-listed Banpu Power, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, is planning to venture into the battery energy storage system (BESS) business in the US, its second country for the business after Japan where it developed a battery farm.
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.
Electricity unlikely to become more expensive this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» Electricity bills are unlikely to become more expensive later this year as authorities plan to manage power tariffs to avoid increasing the financial burden on people amid a sluggish economy, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
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.
Fuel consumption up in line with GDP last year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2025
» Fuel consumption rose by 2.1% last year to 155.4 million litres per day (MLD), in line with estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, which was driven by tourism-related businesses, says the Department of Energy Business.
Power prices to see long-term fall
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/01/2025
» Energy policymakers are optimistic regarding a long-term reduction in the prices of Thai electricity bills, with the power tariff decreasing to 3.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), attributed to ongoing attempts to reduce losses in the country's power supply system and the impact of US President Donald Trump's new energy policy.
Electricity prices fuel debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to reduce the power tariff to 3.70 from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) has sparked a debate on the future of electricity prices, which have remained high since 2022.