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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).
Domestic oil demand set to rise this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/02/2024
» Demand for refined oil, especially jet fuel, in Thailand is expected to grow this year despite a projection of slow economic growth, says Thai Oil Plc, the country's largest oil refinery by capacity.
Nex Point: Weak growth aids sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/02/2024
» The projection of slow economic growth in Thailand this year is believed to be good for electric vehicle sales, says Nex Point Plc, a local assembler of commercial EVs.
Thailand seeks two years to fully adopt green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand may take two years to fully adopt the green utility tariff (GUT), recently launched to regulate renewable power prices, as many businesses would need time to adapt to the global campaign against carbon-intensive manufacturing, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Sena upbeat on state solar power scheme
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government's plan to launch a new rooftop solar power project for households is attracting the attention of housing developers, with Sena Development Plc, a developer that also offers solar panel installation services, aiming to benefit from the scheme.
More fuel subsidies ready to launch
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/01/2024
» Energy authorities are planning more subsidies for gasohol prices by using money from the state Oil Fuel Fund after the ongoing subsidy programme ends on Jan 31.
Preparing for the green utility tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a green utility tariff (GUT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
Power tariff 'won't exceed B4.25 this year'
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2024
» Power tariffs are likely to stay in the range of 4.20 to 4.25 baht per kilowatt-hour until the end of this year, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
New green power tariff forecast to boost investment flows
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2024
» A green utility tariff (GUT), which will be used to calculate the prices of electricity generated from renewable fuels, is expected to help boost domestic and foreign investment once the rates and conditions are finalised on Jan 23.
Ministry focuses on cheap energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga vows to keep energy prices, including electricity and oil, low for households and businesses throughout this year as part of strenuous efforts to regulate power bills that remain elevated compared with neighbouring countries.