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US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
Arms deals with US ‘could cut Thai trade surplus’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand should consider buying more military technology and weapons from the United States to narrow the trade imbalance that led President Donald Trump to slap a 36% tariff on Thai exports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PTT set to rev up hydrogen investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/03/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is planning to strengthen investments in large-scale hydrogen energy development to serve industries, notably power generation, which increasingly require cleaner fuels.
Talks with Cambodia 'must put nation first'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government can continue with its highly debatable plan on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) between Thailand and Cambodia, but it must first hold prudent discussions with Phnom Penh based on the national interest, says the Federation of Thai Industries' Petroleum Exploration and Production Industry Club.
Energy producers urge talks on claims dispute
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2024
» Member companies of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Industry Club are keen to support fresh government efforts to resume oft-delayed talks on joint petroleum production by Thailand and Cambodia in the overlapping claims area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand.
Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/02/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Wednesday assured the public that electricity bills will not rise from May to August as the ministry is committed to maintaining the present power tariff for households at 4.18 baht per unit.
Ministry seeks lithium in Phangnga
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is interested in further exploration of lithium in Phangnga's Takua Thung district to serve the growing electric vehicle industry after an initial survey found some areas are likely to have this element, which can be used to make lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
PTTEP looks to a more sustainable future
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2023
» Chief Executive Officer Montri Rawanchaikul believes one key mission for PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is to devise ways to reduce the impact of its businesses on the environment, particularly by reducing the company's carbon dioxide emissions.
Panel urges rethink of power tariff
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider the electricity bill calculation, believing the power tariff of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) could be further reduced.
Power bills poised to drop by mid-year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2023
» Electricity bills for businesses are likely to become less expensive around mid-year as factors that earlier drove up energy costs are losing steam, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).