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Thailand finally gets serious about climate action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand is preparing to enforce its first climate change law, a landmark step that could reshape the country's economy and environmental policy for decades to come.
New Energy looks to tax perk
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/07/2025
» The cabinet's recent resolution to grant a tax reduction of up to 200,000 baht to each purchaser of rooftop solar panels is expected to boost the solar energy market, benefiting the state's plan to save energy and boosting revenue for suppliers.
Thais reassured about oil supplies after strikes on Iran
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand has sufficient oil for 60 days of use as concern over energy supply disruptions grows following Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, the Department of Energy Business said on Friday.
Authorities reject party's assertion about power pacts
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2025
» Energy authorities have insisted more power purchase agreements (PPAs) made under the state's 5.2-gigawatt renewables scheme will not lead to expensive power bills, as claimed by the People's Party.
Fuel consumption up in line with GDP last year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2025
» Fuel consumption rose by 2.1% last year to 155.4 million litres per day (MLD), in line with estimated GDP growth of 2.6-2.7%, which was driven by tourism-related businesses, says the Department of Energy Business.
Exports falter, leading to growth cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2024
» Thailand's economic outlook for this year appears less optimistic as GDP growth could tally 2.2%, down from the previous projection of 2.8-3.3%, attributed to sluggish exports weighing on the manufacturing sector, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Gulf, SCG urge government to assist Thai firms globally
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/12/2022
» Gulf Energy Development and Siam Cement Group (SCG) are urging the government to improve Thai companies so they can stand out in the global business arena.
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
BPE puts bourse listing back on the front burner
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/10/2022
» Biodegradable Packaging for Environment (BPE), a Thai manufacturer of food and beverage containers made from agricultural refuse, has resumed a plan to list the company on the stock market as it continues to expand its packaging business.
Electricity bills to surge as power tariff hits all-time high
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/06/2022
» Thais face pricier electricity bills, with the power tariff increasing to a record high of 4.4 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) between September and December, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).