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Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.
Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Electricity authority seeks public lights chat
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/02/2025
» The Energy Ministry's proposal to reduce power bills by cutting the government's free electricity supply to lights in public places requires further talks among state agencies, says Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
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.
Cheaper power used to woo voters
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/05/2023
» Costly electricity bills are prompting political parties to pit their energy policies against their rivals in an effort to catch the attention of voters in next week's general election.
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.
Renewable scheme poised for delay until January
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/10/2020
» A plan to invite investors to join the Energy for All renewable power scheme will likely face another delay until January because a revision of conditions has not been finalised, says the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).
WETA goes to bat for Energy for All
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA) is urging continuation of Energy for All despite growing calls for the government to halt the renewable power scheme because of the country's high reserve of generation capacity.
Energy spending sped up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2020
» Energy policymakers are accelerating budget spending worth 230 billion baht through development projects, hoping to inject huge investment into the staggering economy during the rest of the year.
Outbreak pauses Energy for All plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2020
» The Energy Ministry announced yesterday that it would delay the operation date of community-owned renewable power plants under the Energy for All scheme until mid-2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak.