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Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2026
» The long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand's oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Ethanol manufacturers are increasing production to serve growing demand for gasohol E20, aligning with the government's efforts to reduce Thailand's reliance on oil imports.
Electricity unlikely to become more expensive this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/07/2025
» Electricity bills are unlikely to become more expensive later this year as authorities plan to manage power tariffs to avoid increasing the financial burden on people amid a sluggish economy, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Trade plan recommends more US gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/05/2025
» Thailand is pushing ahead with a plan to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US under the Alaska LNG Project, which aims to enhance national energy security.
LNG imports may create hub status
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2025
» The government's plan to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US could not only ease the trade imbalance between the two countries, but also lead to a new business opportunity.
Thailand power development plan to face further revision
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/04/2025
» The implementation of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) may need to be further put back for a more careful revision to reduce long-term power supply in order to trim electricity bills, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
LNG purchases may ease trade imbalance with US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/04/2025
» Energy authorities are working on a plan to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to help the government deal with the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.
PTT sees business taking off in 2nd half
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/08/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc expects a better business performance in the latter half of 2024, thanks to an improving Thai economy and an increase in energy demand typical of year-end festivals and the tourism season.
Enhancing the nation's oil security
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2024
» Subsidising domestic oil prices through the state's rapidly dwindling Oil Fuel Fund is not the only way to deal with the fluctuations in global crude prices.