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February 01, 2024
EV & electronic supply chain flee to Thailand due to geopolitical risks
Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, CEO of WHA Group, said that an increasing number of businesses are growing concerned about the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House and the escalating tensions following the Taiwan presidential election.
February 01, 2024
Thailand, Germany looks to enhance green energy, EV investment
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Thailand from January 24th to 26th and met with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Both sides pledged to strengthen trade cooperation and expand investment in clean energy and EV.
February 01, 2024
Thai, Chinese companies collaborate on Thailand’s first commercial green hydrogen project
Thailand is set to launch its inaugural commercial green hydrogen project in partnership with a Chinese company, aiming to accelerate the country’s transition towards green and low-carbon initiatives.
January 29, 2024
Thai PTT new CEO keeps an eye on 5 expansion plans
Thai PTT, the largest national oil conglomerate in Thailand, approved the appointment of Kongkrapan Intarajang, the current CEO of PTT Global Chemical (PTT GC), as the 11th CEO of the group, succeeding Athapol Lerkpaibul In last Friday's (1/25) board meet
January 26, 2024
Thailand's CP Group monitors soybean supply chain with satellite
Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), a subsidiary of Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group, signed a memorandum of understanding with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) from the Netherlands last Friday (Jan. 19). The collaboration aims to util
January 22, 2024
ASEAN EV booms, Thai and Indonesia contribute the most
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid expansion, with Ernst & Young Global Limited forecasting that annual EV sales in the ASEAN six countries could reach 8.5 million units by 2035.
January 18, 2024
Thai relaxes rooftop solar regulation to meet soaring demand
The Thai Ministry of Industry is currently amending the Factory Act, and starting as early as this year, rooftop solar installations with a capacity exceeding 1MW will no longer require obtaining a factory license.
January 17, 2024
Thailand’s Utility Green Tariff set to be launched next month
The public hearing on the Energy Ministry’s Utility Green Tariff (UGT) project is expected to be held this month, with the tariff anticipated to be implemented in February, as announced by Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Jan 15.
January 15, 2024
Thailand ready for carbon tax, aligning with World Bank's five principles
Thailand is preparing to join the league of countries implementing a carbon tax. Ministry of Finance revealed that the department has been collaborating with both domestic and international organizations to draft carbon tax regulations.
January 12, 2024
Thailand electricity price increase moderates, businesses breathe a sigh of relief
After amending the electricity pricing structure and obtaining cabinet approval, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of Thailand announced on Jan 10 that the electricity price for January to April this year is set at 4.18 Thai Baht per kWh.