Egat to Convert Hydropower Dams into Giant “Batteries” with Bt90 Billion Investment
BANGKOK – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has announced plans to transform three additional hydropower dams into large-scale energy storage facilities, or “batteries,” as part of a...
Australia Backs Thai Innovation to Cut Plastic Waste
Australia is supporting Thailand’s efforts to reduce plastic waste through a collaboration aimed at innovative, sustainable solutions. As part of the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN), an Australian government...
Southeast Asia to Miss Renewable Energy Target for 2024
Southeast Asia is set to miss its renewable energy production goal, underscoring the region's struggle to transition away from fossil fuels such as coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG),...
Excise Department Plans Carbon Tax on Refined Oil
The Excise Department plans to introduce a carbon tax on refined oil, initially aligning with the rate set by Singapore, according to the department’s director-general. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of...
Thailand to Expand Solar Power Purchases from Households
Energy authorities are considering expanding the purchase of solar power from households as part of a broader effort to promote clean energy and increase the installation of rooftop solar...
Ministry Targets Over 400 Resorts for Land Encroachment
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has initiated inspections in Nakhon Ratchasima's Wang Nam Khieo district that could lead to the demolition of over 400 resorts suspected of encroaching...
