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Cabinet meeting to consider energy subsidies

The cabinet is expected to approve measures to curb the rising price of energy at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, according to Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

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Apec business chiefs back SMEs

PHUKET: Twenty-one Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) members have agreed on a plan to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups gear up to adopt the bio-circular green (BCG) economic model.

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Minister eyes quick aid for small firms

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has stressed the need to speed up help for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are still reeling from the impact of Covid-19, as the move can stimulate efforts to restore the pandemic-ravaged economy.

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Biofuel subsidies extended for two more years

Subsidies for biofuel, originally scheduled to end this month, will be extended for another two years to promote the use of greener fuel mixes and support farmers, the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) said on Friday.

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Cooking gas price cap extended

The price of cooking gas for household use will remain capped at 24.87 baht per kilogramme until the end of October, requiring a government subsidy of 7.87 baht per kg, the Energy Policy Administration Committee said on Thursday.

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Finance Ministry gets all clear to guarantee B85bn Egat loan

The Finance Ministry has been given the green light to guarantee a loan worth 85 billion baht which the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will use to cushion the effect of a higher fuel tariff (Ft) driving up household electricity bills.

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Assistance promised for this month's high power bills

The cabinet will next week decide on proposed measures to assist householders as the cost of electricity rises to a record-high, and assistance will be provided to meet September's bills, according Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

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Govt set to roll out 'gifts' for New Year

The government is planning to roll out a number of relief measures as "New Year gift"s at the end of the year, which will include tax reductions, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow on Tuesday.

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BOI joins Energy Ministry team visit to Saudi Arabia

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with M.L. Chayotid Kridakon, Thai Trade Representative, joined the delegation led by H.E. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Thailand, on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between…

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Govt defends power plan

Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has defended the government's power development plan, saying it does not just benefit energy businesses as alleged by the opposition.

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Proposed culture avenue part of soft power push

The Ratchadamnoen Knowledge & Culture Avenue, expected to promote the creative economy and soft power, is scheduled for cabinet approval soon.

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Oil levy decision expected on Wednesday

Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow expects a decision on Wednesday on the extent of oil refiners' contributions to the state Oil Fuel Fund to help keep pump prices down.

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Ministry ridiculed over clay stove idea

The Energy Ministry insists it did not intend to promote Tao Maha Setthee (super rich clay stoves) as a substitute for their gas equivalents, saying it was merely a way for households to save on expenses.

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BOI attends EV Forum 2022

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on 17 June 2022 attended the "EV Forum 2022: Move Forward to New Opportunity" organised by Krungthep Turakij and Thansettakij at the Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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Accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition and clean mobility

Endorsed and hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy, under the patronage of H.E. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the world’s largest organiser of energy exhibitions and conferences, dmg events, presents Future Energy Asia and Future Mobility Asia. The combination of events are dedicated to accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition…

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Dem wants energy minister to be grilled

Democrat MP for Ratchaburi Akkaradej Wongpitakroj on Monday urged the opposition to grill Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow in the upcoming censure debate.

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Soft loans to grow EV chargers

The government looks set to offer soft loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that want to invest in charging stations for electric vehicles (EV), a move aimed at increasing domestic EV purchases.

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Importance of EVs touted by minister

Electric vehicles (EV) are expected to transform Thailand's automotive industry in five years and are instrumental in driving Thailand to become an EV hub in Asia during that period, says Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.

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Govt at odds with Bank of Thailand over raising rates

Government leaders are publicly making a case for keeping interest rates lower for longer, a call that is putting them at odds with the nation’s monetary policy makers who are keen to raise borrowing costs sooner to keep inflation from overheating.

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New energy subsidy being devised

The Energy Ministry will aim to cap the retail price of diesel at no more than 35 baht per litre until the end of this month as it waits for new energy price subsidy measures to be approved, permanent secretary for energy Kulit Sombatsiri said on Tuesday.

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Govt eyes slice of refineries' pie

The government will consider using profits from oil refinery margins to help support the Oil Fuel Fund as it continues to subsidise fuel prices despite having slipped 85 billion baht into the red.

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Oil refineries face state price cap

Energy authorities are considering imposing a price cap on oil sold by Thai refineries to better control energy inflation, with ongoing measures to tackle the problem scheduled to end this month.

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New measures planned to tame energy costs

Fresh measures are being prepared to control the rising price of energy, and rein in the cost of living, with existing measures set to expire at the end of this month, Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Thursday.

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Steps to spur clean energy adoption

Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has allayed fears over non-tariff barriers on Thai exports which do not come from green manufacturing as the duties will encourage industries to adopt clean energy technology which promises long-term economic restoration.

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Cabinet okays extension of hotel subsidy scheme

The cabinet has acknowledged the extension of the fourth phase of the "We Travel Together" hotel subsidy scheme to assist the tourism sector.

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