B820bn for BCG economy projects
Thailand has to invest 820 billion baht over the next five years if the country is to follow the principle of the bio-circular green (BCG) economy to rev up eco-friendly businesses and innovations, says Krungthai Compass.
Thailand’s EGCO Group gains foothold in US power market
Stake in 972MW gas-fired facility in New Jersey opens further investment opportunities
NSTDA vows to ramp up innovation for progress
The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is aiming to roll out more innovations this year in order to help Thailand break free from the middle-income trap.
Indigenous people ‘under threat’ from Asia clean energy push
BAN KHU, Thailand (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Muhammad Lamoh had no inkling that his small village of Ban Khu in southern Thailand would be key to the nation’s renewable energy goals, until local authorities called a community meeting to inform them of a plan to build a biomass plant.
Thailand Targets 30% Electric-Car Production to Tackle Pollution
Thailand will target having electric vehicles account for 30% of car production by the end of the decade, as part of efforts to tackle toxic air pollution.
MEA launches 6th “MEA Energy Awards” promoting energy-saving buildings
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is continuing its energy-saving building promotion programme for the sixth year into 2021.
Volvo Car Thailand extends hybrid battery warranties to 8 years as it continues to lead the way in becoming the first premium car brand
Volvo Cars Thailand has extended the hybrid battery warranty from 5 years or 100,000 km to 8 years or 150,000 km (whichever comes first), covering all Volvo plug-in hybrid models manufactured from 2015 onwards. * Volvo is the first premium car brand to offer the retroactive warranty to customers who have purchased since 2015 and […]
Thailand sells surplus LNG to Japan, emerging as re-exporter
BANGKOK — Thailand’s state-owned energy conglomerate PTT has shipped liquefied natural gas to Japan for the first time as it looks to re-export fuel for power plants to energy-hungry countries.
