Thailand approves tax cut on diesel to ease high prices
Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht ($0.0928) per litre for three months, from 5.99 baht currently, to help mitigate the impact of high energy prices.
Thailand’s PTTEP launches bid to take over Myanmar gas project
Thailand’s state-owned energy company PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has announced its intention to bid for the Yadana gas field in Myanmar, following the exit of TotalEnergies and Chevron in response to the mounting humanitarian crisis since the nation’s military coup.
Energy minister insists diesel price already frozen below market price amid protest
Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said today that the government has already frozen the pump price of diesel at 30 baht per litre, without which the price would have increased to 35 baht/litre in accordance with the global increase in oil prices.
Thai utility EGAT launches tender for hybrid project combining hydro, floating PV and storage
Thailand’s state-owned utility Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has issued a tender for the construction of a hybrid power plant based on floating photovoltaics and hydropower.
Thai power authority plans huge investments towards clean, green drive
BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is ready to take a major leap into clean energy and has set itself a carbon neutrality goal, Egat spokesman Jiraporn Sirikham said.
Thailand progresses clean energy plans with floating solar hybrid project
Thailand is pressing ahead with its clean energy plans with what claims to be the world’s largest hydro-floating solar project at Sirindhorn Dam, Ubon Ratchathani province.
Ministerial squabble delays EV measures
A difference of opinions between the Energy Ministry and the Industry Ministry has resulted in a delay in the introduction of measures to support electric vehicles (EVs), according to a source at the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee who requested anonymity.
Thailand To Sell Only Emission-Free Vehicles Starting 2035
Thailand, along with Singapore and Indonesia, is already pretty far ahead of Malaysia in terms of electric vehicle adoption thanks to its EV-friendly incentives and well-planned charging infrastructure. And now, the country looks set to further widen the gap with its southern neighbour with its new EV plan.
