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Gulf Energy, Thailand’s largest private power producer, has ramped up investments in telecommunications and digital infrastructure in recent years, leveraging the resulting electricity demand to accelerate the development of low-carbon energy.

To speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Thai government is partnering with six major local companies and their affiliates to establish a waste cooking oil-based SAF feedstock supply chain.

Tourism contributes 8% of global carbon emissions, and Phuket, one of Thailand’s top travel destinations, is taking steps to cut its environmental impact.

Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy, writes biofuels expert Hong Wai Onn.

To assist the aviation industry in its decarbonization efforts, the Thai government and businesses are focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Two major oil companies in Thailand have partnered with Japanese firms to increase raw material supply.

The healthcare industry is a high energy-consuming sector, contributing 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Thailand, many hospitals have adopted electricity usage management systems and energy-saving measures to reduce carbon emissions.

Japan's two major automakers, Honda and Nissan, confirmed they are considering a merger. Soon after, reports emerged that Foxconn is interested in acquiring Nissan, aiming to bolster its brand in the electric vehicle sector.

Thailand's weak automotive market may hinder the development of electric vehicles (EVs). After revising its car production targets for the year, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has also lowered its forecast for new EV registrations.

To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dam

Thailand's PTT and Bangchak are investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with plans to launch biofuels next year to tap into the green transportation market.