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Oil drilling set to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is preparing to restart oil and gas exploration and production projects once a new government takes office following the Feb 8 general election, in a bid to attract multi-billion-baht investments and strengthen Thailand's long-term energy security.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Energy Regulatory Commission seeks cheaper prices for renewables
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2025
» The government is being asked to purchase renewable power from power companies at cheaper prices in order to reduce electricity bills by 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).
Travel demand benefits BAFS
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2024
» Thailand's aviation industry is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing travel and rising demand for jet fuel, according to Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS).
Fuel consumption decreases 0.4%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2024
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped by 0.4% year-on-year to 157.1 million litres per day (MLD) between January and May, attributed to higher energy prices and the country's economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business.
Fuel consumption drops by 2.6% in Q1
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/05/2024
» Fuel consumption in the first quarter of this year dropped 2.6 % to 156.7 million litres per day (MLD) due to the retirement period of capped price policy, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Thai fuel usage increases by 4.1%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand's total fuel consumption rose by 4.1% to 155 million litres per day (MLD) during the first two months of 2024, in line with economic growth, says the Department of Energy Business.
Thailand motorcycle sales could slip
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2024
» Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles, expects domestic sales to dip slightly this year to 1.7-1.75 million units because of rule changes enforced to control high household debt.
Renewal of gas licence at Pailin shortly
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/11/2023
» The renewal of a licence to produce gas from the Pailin block in the Gulf of Thailand is likely to be processed quickly early next year to avoid problems that could affect domestic gas supply, says the Department of Mineral Fuels.
Call for smooth gas production at Pailin
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/08/2023
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) wants energy authorities to prevent any obstacles to continuing gas production in the Gulf of Thailand when a concession at the Pailin gas block ends in 2028.