Thai Activists Protest New Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong
NONG KHAI, THAILAND – It’s been more than 40 years since Bula Tawan first cast his fishing net out across the Mekong River when the waterway was rich in marine life. But the days of big catches have disappeared for most fishermen like Tawan, who once relied on the big hauls to earn a living and […]
B.Grimm acquires major stake in Angthong Power
B.Grimm Power Plc has acquired a 70% stake in Angthong Power Co, a gas-fired power plant under the small power producer scheme, for 2.52 billion baht. The company purchased the stake in the power plant, with a 123-megawatt capacity, from its Redman Pacific Holding Pte through wholly owned subsidiary B.Grimm Power Chonburi Co.
Thailand’s rush to cut emissions leaves automakers in the dust
BANGKOK — Thailand’s move to adopt stringent international emissions standards in just two years is causing consternation among automakers in Southeast Asia’s largest vehicle manufacturing hub.
Thailand’s electric vehicle industry grows by 81 % in four years.
According to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, the number of companies that are part of Thailand’s electric vehicle industry has risen significantly since 2015, from 76 to 420 in 2019. This increase represents an increase of more than 81 percent growth in the number of companies operating in Thailand’s electric vehicle ecosystem.
Thaioil’s Clean Fuel Project’s laying of the foundation stone signifies the group’s potential for sustainable growth
Recently, Thai Oil Public Company Limited held a foundation stone laying ceremony for its Clean Fuel Project’s main production control building. The ceremony at Thaioil refinery in Sri Racha District, Chon Buri Province, was presided over by Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong. Also in attendance were Prof. Dr. Thosaporn Sirisumphand, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wirat Uanarumit, […]
Thailand’s Prisons to be Fitted with Solar Panels to Conserve Energy
The Justice ministry has announced solar panels will be installed at all 143 prisons throughout the country. Above all in a bid to reduce their electricity costs. The Corrections Department was found to have not paid the power bills in full in 2019, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Sunday. According to Mr Somsak, the department in fiscal […]
Nexif Energy secures funding for 92MW co-generation power project in Thailand
Nexif Energy, the Singapore-headquartered Asian and Australian power firm, announced that it had secured debt facility and partnership agreements for a 92-MW gas-fired co-generation project in Thailand, the company’s first investment in the country.
Virus-related cooking gas price cut
The cabinet will consider ways of reducing the price of cooking gas next week, to help ease the economic impact of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said. A decision on the price of LPG for home use would be among measures being introduced to alleviate the cost of living for people in […]
