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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.
Authorities reject party's assertion about power pacts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2025
» Energy authorities have insisted more power purchase agreements (PPAs) made under the state's 5.2-gigawatt renewables scheme will not lead to expensive power bills, as claimed by the People's Party.
Ratch allots B15bn for capacity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/03/2025
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is funnelling 15 billion baht into power generation capacity expansion this year, steering away from new investment in non-power businesses.
PTT Global Chemical prepares cost-cutting measures worth B4.5bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (GC) aims to shift from red to black this year by continuing its cost reduction plan amid the sluggish global petrochemical industry.
PTT evaluating prospects for non-oil subsidiary GML
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc continues to consider its investment plans in non-oil businesses, including logistics unrelated to petroleum products.
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.
Preparing for the utility green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a utility green tariff (UGT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
New green power tariff forecast to boost investment flows
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2024
» A green utility tariff (GUT), which will be used to calculate the prices of electricity generated from renewable fuels, is expected to help boost domestic and foreign investment once the rates and conditions are finalised on Jan 23.
PTT sets up logistics venture to tap BRI
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc hopes to benefit from rail transport networks under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by setting up a new subsidiary to diversify into the domestic and international logistics business.
Climate change bonanza
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/02/2023
» Global campaigns to cut carbon dioxide emissions not only alert businesses to new non-tariff barriers imposed as part of efforts to fight global warming, they can also lead to new opportunities in the clean energy sector.