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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.
State steps in as oil rockets to $100
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
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.
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
TPIPP sets goal of 100% renewable use
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2024
» SET-listed TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), Thailand's largest waste-to-energy (WTE) project developer and operator by capacity, aims to slash coal usage next year as it targets 100% renewable fuel use by 2026.
PTG takes additional stake in Thai Paiboon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/02/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil trader and the operator of PT petrol stations, continues to invest in the waste-to-energy business through the 103-million-baht acquisition of additional shares in Thai Paiboon, a local producer and distributor of refuse-derived fuel (RDF).
Fuel sellers hit back at ‘cheating’ video
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2024
» Oil retailers under the PTT brand have filed a complaint with police against people who shared messages and a video online that accused them of selling fuel unfairly.
State urged to allow Egat to produce more electricity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/10/2023
» Former executives and a labour union leader of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) have called on the government to allow Egat to produce more power in order to depend less on electricity purchased from power companies, which is blamed for placing an additional financial burden on Egat.
EV projects multiply amid green push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2023
» New electric vehicle (EV) projects from companies and universities are being launched to expand infrastructure for eco-friendly cars, conduct research and increase manpower in the EV industry.
TPIPP to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2026
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/06/2023
» TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP), Thailand's largest waste-to-energy project developer and operator by capacity, will continue to allocate its five-year capital spending of 14 billion baht to replace its coal usage with renewable energy and boost its power generation capacity.