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The great energy debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2025
» While energy authorities are working on plans to reduce power bills, analysts say free competition in the power trade should be promoted to keep electricity prices low over the long term.
Call for less investment in power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2024
» Energy advocates are asking the government to downgrade its forecast for electricity demand in the 2024 power development plan (PDP) and promote free electricity trade to reduce power bills, which impose a huge financial burden on households and businesses.
THAI angles for a return to global glory
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 07/09/2022
» Troubled national carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) is aiming to make a comeback and reach a top 10 global ranking for airlines.
Investors await US jobs data for cues
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 09/07/2022
» Recap: Global shares were mixed yesterday as investors awaited US employment data, a crucial factor in the market's assessment of the probability of a recession.
Global shares stall amid China growth worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 20/11/2021
» Recap: Global shares struggled near record highs on Friday as concerns over slowing China growth and a resurgence of the pandemic in Europe stalled a widespread equity market rally.
Rally stalls as investors ponder Fed's next move
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 06/11/2021
» Recap: Global shares stalled as investors assessed corporate earnings reports and awaited the latest US jobs report for clues on the next policy decisions from the Federal Reserve. Most emerging market shares fell on Friday as Chinese material and technology stocks retreated.
Energy experts seek electricity trade reform
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2020
» Energy experts have called on the government to reform electricity trading, allowing power firms to compete with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) in order to reduce power bills for households and solve the oversupply of national power reserve.
Asean shares advance, but Hong Kong a concern
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Recap: Emerging market stocks and currencies traded sideways yesterday as investors waited to see how the US would respond to China's security law on Hong Kong. Most Asean bourses advanced on news of more easing of mobility restrictions in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
ERS calls on minister for transparency
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2019
» Non-profit group Energy Reform for Sustainment (ERS) is calling for new Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong to run a transparent administration and reform the country's energy sector priorities for sustainable growth.
PTT eyes airport rail link
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/04/2018
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is conducting a feasibility study for a high-speed railway linkage between three major airports in Bangkok and Chon Buri worth 200 billion baht.