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Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of 4.72 baht per litre, warning the levy undermines the country's aviation competitiveness.
PTG denies fuel profiteering allegations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» PTG Energy, a SET-listed oil trader under the PT brand, has dismissed speculation that it was hoarding fuel for profit, adding it has no plans to pursue legal action against those spreading the accusations.
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.
New net-zero target sparks policy rethink
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/12/2025
» Thailand aims to achieve net zero by 2050, 15 years earlier than previously planned, but reaching that goal will require major changes in the country's energy landscape, with the power sector at the heart of the transition.
PTT to sell stake in Taiwan pharmaceuticals firm
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has decided to adjust its investment in the life science business by selling a small portion of the shares it holds in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to boost financial flexibility.
Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 months
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/07/2025
» Jet fuel led energy consumption in Thailand from January to May this year, with usage increasing by 12.3% year-on-year over the first five months of 2024, surpassing demand for other fuels in the transport and manufacturing sectors, said the Department of Energy Business.
PTT to slash costs amid US tariff burden
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc plans to cope with US tariffs and a dip in global oil prices by reducing expenses and increasing operational efficiency to boost profits.
Fuel consumption sees 2% rise year-over-year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2025
» Total fuel consumption during the first 11 months of last year rose by 2% year-on-year, in line with slow economic growth estimated to range from 2.6-2.7% in 2024, says the Department of Energy Business.
Thailand reaffirms green pledges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» Despite an unimpressive end to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thailand remains committed to its campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to accelerating its progress.
Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services upbeat on outlook for revenue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/01/2025
» Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS) expects its revenue in 2025 to reach the high level recorded in 2019, driven by growing demand during the high season for tourism this year, says president ML Nathasit Diskul.