Thailand considers cutting free public lighting to lower power bills
Currently, local administrative bodies and departments responsible for highways and rural roads are exempt from paying for public lighting, a cost shouldered by the government amounting to several billion baht annually. This expenditure has become a significant financial burden.
Thailand’s carbon credit market hits new highs in Q1 of fiscal 2025
Thailand’s carbon credit market was bustling in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, with 101,894 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2eq) worth 17.78 million baht being traded October-December 2024.
Thai EV sales could jump 40% in 2025
Thailand is bracing for an extended electric vehicle (EV) price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto industry already struggling with tumbling sales, industry experts said.
PEA clarifies on supply of electricity to border areas of neighbouring countries
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has reaffirmed that its electricity sales to Myanmar are conducted in strict accordance with a 1996 Cabinet resolution, which authorises the supply of electricity to border villages of neighbouring countries.
PTT report sees oil prices decreasing
Global energy market prices are expected to decline as new US president Donald Trump recently announced plans to increase domestic production of oil and gas, according to the weekly global oil market report issued by national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Energy Ministry to reduce electricity losses to lower costs
The Energy Ministry will aim to reduce electricity losses in public services managed by two power authorities, with the goal of lowering costs by 0.1 baht per unit, resulting in reduced power bills for consumers, its top official announced on Tuesday.
Renewable energy plant targets 2026 opening
The On Nut waste-to-energy power plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
US-Thailand sign nuclear cooperation agreement
United States and the Kingdom of Thailand have signed an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (123 Agreement). The Agreement was signed by US Ambassador to Thailand Robert F Godec and Thailand’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, & Innovation (MHESI) Supamas Isarabhakdi.
