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Watchdog doubts need for nuke deal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2025
» Thailand Nuclear Watchdog has expressed concerns about the government's decision to enter into an agreement with the United States on nuclear energy cooperation, saying there is no immediate need to incorporate nuclear power into the nation's energy landscape.
5 Startups Leading the Future of Carbon Reduction
Published on 04/06/2025
» A recent report by Bain & Temasek warns that if global temperatures rise by 3°C by 2070, Southeast Asia could suffer economic losses of up to USD 70 trillion, making it one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. Yet amid this challenge, the region’s green economy is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 300 billion annually by 2030—equivalent to around 5% of Southeast Asia’s total GDP.
Taiwan proposes to revive nuclear power plants
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/05/2025
» Taiwanese lawmakers have revised a nuclear power bill that effectively opens the door for a restart of the island’s atomic plants, a move that underscores a wider policy shift as its energy demand grows and geopolitical tensions worsen.
Feeding energy-hungry AI tech advances
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/12/2024
» The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) technology as a powerful new tool is raising questions of how the world can supply sufficient energy to resource-hungry AI while countries are shifting to clean energy.
National Human Rights Commission urges move of nuclear project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/08/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended that the government relocate a planned 20-megawatt nuclear reactor from Nakhon Nayok and provide more detailed information about the project to the public.
PM Srettha touts plans for casinos, nuclear power
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday used his first monthly television address as the country's leader to promote plans for legalising casinos to curb illegal gambling and building a nuclear power plant to reduce electricity costs.
Thailand exploring small modular nuclear reactor tech: PM
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2024
» The government is exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology as Thailand looks to diversify its energy mix amid dwindling reserves of natural gas that produces much of its power, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Srisuwan to lead protest against new nuclear plant
Post Reporters, Published on 10/09/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya has urged locals in Nakhon Nayok to rally against the 20-megawatt nuclear reactor to be built on the bank of Nakhon Nayok River at the project's third public hearing on Sunday.
US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors
AFP, Published on 19/11/2022
» The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, US Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday.
Local groups battle nuke reactor plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2022
» A civic group in the Central Plains province of Nakhon Nayok has ramped up its opposition to a project by the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology to build a 20-megawatt nuclear reactor site in Ongkharak district.