Thai SMEs urge government to postpone fuel tariff increase in September
The private sector has urged the government to postpone a fuel tariff increase in September to help alleviate financial burdens for businesses affected by rising fuel prices. Sangchai Theerakulwanich, president of the Federation of Thai SMEs, stated that authorities should find a way to set a ceiling for the fuel tariff to reduce the financial […]
Foxconn and PTT to build EV plant in Thailand
Horizon Plus, a joint venture between Foxconn and energy company PTT, will establish a new EV manufacturing plant that occupies an area in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor.
Thai PM promises to accelerate Thailand’s electric vehicle future
The Thai PM wants to cement Thailand’s reputation as the biggest SE Asian hub for car manufacturing, and electric cars too. Currently Thailand is the world’s 10th largest manufacturer of vehicles (OICA 2021).
Thailand needs ‘shale’ gas moment as energy crisis deepens on PTTEP’s watch
Thailand’s upstream natural gas sector is struggling to reverse falling output due to bad planning and policy from the government, coupled with a seeming lack of innovation at PTT Exploration & Production (BKK:PTTEP), a state-backed company, that is taking increasing control of the country’s gas resources.
Offloading of first LNG starts at PTT-led Nong Fab terminal in Thailand
The PTT-operated Nong Fab liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Thailand has started offloading its first LNG from a carrier, contractor Saipem reported on June 24.
TNB inks energy wheeling agreement
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has inked an energy wheeling agreement for the sale, transmission and purchase of electrical energy from Laos to Singapore through Thailand and Malaysia.
FTI says country needs to step up EV development
Thailand must speed up its electric vehicle (EV) development to stay ahead of Indonesia if it still wants to become a regional EV production hub, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand at risk of fuel crunch with imported gas too pricey
The government is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.
