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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thai energy regulators are preparing to announce an increase in electricity bills for May to August once they gather public input on an appropriate power tariff rate given the impact of the Middle East war on energy costs.
Budget hotels at PTT petrol stations
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2026
» Two listed firms, PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel), announced a joint venture that will run budget hotels at PTT petrol stations.
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.
Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Banpu, Amata form JV for solar initiative in Vietnam
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/11/2025
» A massive rooftop solar power initiative is being developed at two industrial estates in Vietnam through a new collaboration between two Thai firms in a bid to support the host nation's net-zero campaign.
Bangchak insists moves comply with regulations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2025
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has asserted its share trade and changes to the boards of directors comply with regulations, following news reports of a significant share purchase by Alpha Chartered Energy.
Gulf reports Q1 profits surge 28% to B5.3bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development's diversification into the telecom business is bearing fruit, helping the energy developer drive revenue in the first quarter, with net profit soaring by 28% to 5.3 billion baht.
Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2025
» Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
OR sees buoyant performance this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2025
» PTT Oil and Retail Plc (OR) is upbeat about a stronger performance this year than last, when it experienced a decline in total revenue.