Thailand to put world’s largest floating solar farm into use this June
Bangkok (VNA) – State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) expects to operate a 45-megawatt floating solar farm it claims to be the largest in the world this June.
Thailand Rejects New Technical Report on Planned Large Lao Mekong Mainstream Dam
Thailand has rejected a new technical report on Laos’ Sanakham dam project, one of nine large-scale Mekong river mainstream dams integral to Vientiane’s controversial economic strategy of becoming the “Battery of Southeast Asia.”
Thai investors focus on sustainability in Vietnam
In addition to impressive growth in the number of projects and registered capital, many Thai investors place sustainability as their top concern when investing in Vietnam.
Eppo: Energy contraction set to persist
Thai energy consumption in 2020 contracted by 5.8% from lockdown measures imposed to combat the pandemic and demand is expected to remain low with a 0.2-1.9% contraction this year, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Chinese cars gained local grip in 2020
MG car manufacturer and distributor SAIC Motor-CP has set an ambitious target of 40% growth in car sales this year under the expectation of a speedy rollout for Covid-19 vaccinations nationwide, mitigating stymied car sales last year, both domestically and globally.
PTTEP to manage Myanmar power development
BANGKOK, Thailand – PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. (PTTEP) will advance Myanmar’s Integrated Domestic Gas to Power project after securing an exclusive development right from the government.
Why is Laos building Mekong dams it doesn’t need?
Thailand’s economic slump during the coronavirus pandemic led to a drop in electricity demand, with officials estimating power reserves currently at 50% over total capacity.
Thai finance ministry urges Cabinet to okay $6.6B cash injection
Thailand’s finance ministry has called on the Cabinet to allow a 200 billion baht ($6.6 billion) cash injection in the economy to support businesses and people who have been affected by the new round of Covid-19 infections.
