Thailand plans to import more US LNG over next five years, says minister
BANGKOK, April 16 (Reuters) – Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next five years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs.
Thailand Scales Up Green Energy and Digital Innovations Amid Sustainability Push
In a wave of strategic collaborations and technological rollouts, Thailand is advancing its commitment to sustainability through landmark agreements and investments across the energy, finance, and digital sectors.
Thailand And U.S. Collaborate On LNG Development
On April 24, 2025, Thailand and the United States took significant steps toward enhancing energy cooperation, particularly in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. This collaboration comes at a time when global demand for LNG is projected to surge, driven by economic growth in Asia and the need for cleaner energy sources.
Thailand’s Investment in Clean Energy Technologies Set to Surge Amid Renewable Push
Thailand is poised to significantly ramp up investment in new energy technologies to ensure a stable supply of clean electricity as the country accelerates its shift toward renewable energy sources, according to a senior energy expert from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Thailand Section.
Fuel consumption climbs 2.8% in January
Fuel consumption in Thailand increased by 2.8% year-on-year in January in line with economic growth, driven by tourism and government stimulus measures, says Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of the Department of Energy Business.
Thailand Eyes Renewable Energy Expansion Through ASEAN Power Grid
Thailand has set an ambitious target to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2037 under the newly drafted Power Development Plan 2024 (PDP2024). However, achieving this goal will depend heavily on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a regional initiative designed to interconnect electricity infrastructures across ASEAN member states.
Thailand approves Sunwoda to invest $1B in EV battery cell plants
Thailand’s Commission on the National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries, has approved an investment by a unit of China’s Sunwoda Electronic worth more than $1 billion in the production of electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) batteries at the cell level, in a move that will strengthen the country’s supply chain and support EV manufacturing […]
Thaksin backs solar power to cut energy costs for Thailand’s data centers
To attract investment from high-tech industries such as data centers, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party and former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced that the government will increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.
