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Climate pressure spurs Thailand's energy revamp
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand's clean power supply and energy trade are poised for changes under the draft Power Development Plan (PDP), which will shape the country's electricity landscape from 2026 to 2050.
Local fuel prices capped for 15 days
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday that people do not need to stockpile fuel as prices would be capped for the next 15 days.
Bangchak uncertain on petroleum plans
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangchak Corporation has yet to decide whether to re-enter the petroleum business in Asia, though it is collaborating with Chevron Offshore (Thailand) to explore for oil and gas in a potential area in the Gulf of Thailand.
Mixed response to solar panel bill
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/06/2025
» A new bill to promote solar panel installation is drawing mixed reactions from businesses, with the latest comment from the Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association identifying possible loopholes in the draft.
Minister vows to keep lid on fuel and power prices
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga insists that the government will continue to cap domestic energy prices, notably diesel and electricity, to help consumers and businesses deal with the economic slowdown.
Gulf targets 20% chunk of energy up for auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/10/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest private power producer by market value, wants to win the rights to develop new power plants, with capacity accounting for 20% of the 3.6-gigawatt total to be offered in the second-phase auction of renewable energy development projects.
Gas field squabbles persist
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/09/2019
» The two largest gas blocks in Thailand -- Erawan and Bongkot -- will see new 10-year contracts start from 2022-23 with new operator PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP).
IRPC picks Noppadol as next president
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2019
» SET-listed petrochemical maker IRPC Plc says Noppadol Pinsupa will be the company's new president, effective Feb 1, replacing Sukrit Surabotsopon.
ERC doubles down on GPSC block decision
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/12/2018
» As expected, the country's power regulator, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), has finally declared a second resolution to derail a takeover effort by Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), a PTT subsidiary, for Glow Energy Plc.
Contested coal plants pushed back following protester accord
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2018
» The construction of two coal-fired power plants in southern Thailand will be delayed by nine more months.