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  • Business NewsPTT forecasts growth amid rising energy demand, Thai recovery

    PTT forecasts growth amid rising energy demand, Thai recovery

    PTT Plc, Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas conglomerate, anticipates a stronger business outlook in 2024, buoyed by increased energy demand and an improving domestic economy, despite a forecasted dip in energy prices. The high tourism season is expected to drive up domestic oil consumption as both foreign and local travellers contribute to heightened energy usage. Factories are also projected to…

  • Thailand NewsPumped up: Petrol prices to rise, leaving Thailand drivers fuming

    Pumped up: Petrol prices to rise, leaving Thailand drivers fuming

    Hold onto your wallets, folks! Come tomorrow, November 21, at 5am, petrol and gasohol prices are set to climb by 30 satang per litre, courtesy of PTT Station’s latest price tweak. In contrast, diesel aficionados can breathe a slight sigh of relief as their prices remain untouched. Once the clock strikes, expect to shell out 44.24 baht per litre for…

  • Thailand NewsPetrol prices risen by 0.30 baht per litre for the weekend

    Petrol prices risen by 0.30 baht per litre for the weekend

    PTT Station has announced an increase in petrol prices, effective today, October 26, which may impact motorists planning weekend trips. Petrol prices have risen by 0.30 baht per litre, while diesel prices will remain unchanged. PTT Station has adjusted the retail prices of all petrol and gasohol types. Regular petrol will be priced at 43.94 baht per litre, Gasohol 95…

  • Thailand NewsPump up: PTT station drops petrol prices by 0.50 baht per litre

    Pump up: PTT station drops petrol prices by 0.50 baht per litre

    PTT Station announced a reduction in retail petrol prices by 0.50 baht per litre for all types of gasoline and gasohol, effective today, October 17 after 5am. The new prices will come into effect starting today. The announcement from PTT Station outlines that the price for regular petrol will now be 43.64 baht per litre. Gasohol 95 will be available…

  • Business NewsVirtual bank race: Five giants vie for digi-crown in Thailand

    Virtual bank race: Five giants vie for digi-crown in Thailand

    The race is heating up for the new virtual bank licences, with five heavyweight business groups ready to battle it out. Gulf consortium has already thrown its hat into the ring, according to Krungthai Bank (KTB) president Payong Srivanich. This power team includes Gulf Energy Development and PTT Group. Armed with a solid business plan and robust ecosystem that meets…

  • Thailand NewsPTT Station cuts petrol and gasohol prices by 30 satang per litre

    PTT Station cuts petrol and gasohol prices by 30 satang per litre

    PTT Station announced a reduction in retail fuel prices, effective from 5am tomorrow. Petrol and all types of gasohol will drop by 30 satang per litre, with diesel prices remaining unchanged. The cut means petrol will now be priced at 44.94 baht per litre. Gasohol 95 will be 37.05 baht per litre, Gasohol 91 at 36.68 baht per litre, E20…

  • Thailand NewsThai electricity tariff to remain at 4.18 baht per unit

    Thai electricity tariff to remain at 4.18 baht per unit

    The Thai Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decided to maintain the electricity tariff at 4.18 baht per unit for the billing period from September to December this year. For consumers using no more than 300 units per month, the tariff remains at 3.99 baht per unit. Poonpat Leesombatpaiboon, Secretary-General of the ERC, revealed on July 1 that the commission resolved to…

  • Thailand NewsBiodiesel betrayal: Big fuel companies snub palm oil producers

    Biodiesel betrayal: Big fuel companies snub palm oil producers

    The Thai Biodiesel Producers Association plans to lodge a formal complaint against major fuel traders under Section 7 of the Fuel Trade Act. The traders have refused to purchase B100 biodiesel from local palm oil producers. Section 7 traders, including industry giants like PTT Plc and Bangchak Corporation, are those handling over 100,000 tonnes of fuel annually. These powerhouses stand…

  • Business NewsPTT assures adequate LNG reserves to beat heat in Thailand

    PTT assures adequate LNG reserves to beat heat in Thailand

    With summer temperatures expected to soar, PTT Plc, Thailand’s national oil and gas conglomerate, has assured that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves are up to the task of meeting the country’s increased electricity demand. In Thailand, 60% of the fuel used for electricity generation is gas. As a result, PTT is prepared, with gas reserves of 6 billion cubic…

  • Business NewsIsuzu revs up green initiative with PTT union for clean fuel trials

    Isuzu revs up green initiative with PTT union for clean fuel trials

    Tri Petch Isuzu, Thailand’s Isuzu vehicle distributor, is joining forces with PTT Plc to test vehicles powered by a novel clean fuel. This initiative is aimed at supporting efforts to reduce the high carbon dioxide emissions from Thailand’s transport sector. The transport and power generation sectors are the main contributors to over 60% of Thailand’s greenhouse gas emissions, as per…

  • Business NewsPTT plc eyes green methanol production

    PTT plc eyes green methanol production

    PTT Plc, a major national oil and gas conglomerate, is contemplating the construction of a green methanol production facility. The project, costing an estimated 3.1 billion baht, aligns with PTT’s initiative to curtail carbon dioxide emissions and manufacture methanol-derived fuels. Traditionally, methanol production relies heavily on fossil fuels. However, PTT’s proposed method utilises biomass or carbon capture techniques, paving the…

  • Business NewsOR’s SDG policy fuels Thailand’s sustainable economic growth

    OR’s SDG policy fuels Thailand’s sustainable economic growth

    PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) has adopted a Small-Diversified-Green (SDG) policy, aiming to stimulate Thailand’s economic growth through sustainable practices. This move aligns with the country’s broader strategy of reducing carbon footprints by 2030. The SDG policy focuses on empowering small communities as key drivers of economic recovery, particularly in the tourism sector tipped to fuel the national GDP…

  • Business NewsPTT’s OR diversifies with budget hotels and community malls at petrol stations

    PTT’s OR diversifies with budget hotels and community malls at petrol stations

    PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is renewing its focus on diversifying its non-oil business ventures, with plans to construct budget hotels within its petrol stations and incorporate community malls catering to tourists. The company’s President and Chief Executive, Disathat Panyarachun, shared these developments. The next quarter will see OR onboarding a business consultant to oversee the hotel project.…

  • Thailand NewsPTT Plc to turn Laem Chabang into Thailand’s first green port

    PTT Plc to turn Laem Chabang into Thailand’s first green port

    PTT Plc, the Thai state-owned oil and gas company, is set to transform Laem Chabang deep-sea port into a pioneering example of green ports across Thailand. Noppadon Pinsupa, the Chief Operating Officer of PTT’s Downstream Petroleum Business Group, revealed plans yesterday for the development of the GPC International Terminal. The terminal, the victor in the bid for the third phase…

  • Thailand NewsPTT reinvestment: Diversifying beyond oil and petrochemicals for future growth

    PTT reinvestment: Diversifying beyond oil and petrochemicals for future growth

    National energy conglomerate PTT Plc has initiated a reinvestment phase, eyeing new ventures for future growth. This move follows the stagnation of the company’s traditional businesses, which are primarily centred around the oil refinery and petrochemical sectors. As these avenues have limited potential for enhancing future income, the company emphasises the need for reinvestment. PTT’s President and Chief Executive Officer,…

  • Business NewsPTTEP issues alert over potential Thai gas production and supply disruption

    PTTEP issues alert over potential Thai gas production and supply disruption

    PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) voiced its concern to the energy authorities regarding potential barriers that may impede the continued production of gas in the Gulf of Thailand. The current license to operate in the Pailin gas block is set to end in 2028. The reoccurrence of a disruptive incident similar to the one at the Erawan gas block…

  • Business NewsArun Plus aims for profitability with Thailand’s growing EV demand

    Arun Plus aims for profitability with Thailand’s growing EV demand

    National oil and gas conglomerate, PTT Plc, is forecasting that its subsidiary company, Arun Plus Co, is likely to attain profitability in the next three to five years, fostered by higher demand from Thai drivers for electric vehicles (EVs). Arun Plus was founded three years prior when PTT ventured into the EV sector as part of its futuristic energy plan.…

  • Business NewsGGC forecasts 20% sales growth, revenue steady amid falling prices

    GGC forecasts 20% sales growth, revenue steady amid falling prices

    Global Green Chemicals (GGC), the biochemical subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), anticipates a 20% increase in sales this year, primarily driven by palm oil-based products. However, overall revenue for PTTGC’s Biochemical subsidiary, GGC is expected to remain steady due to a decrease in product prices. Kridsada Prasertsuka, PTTGGC Biochemical’s managing director, attributes the sales increase to the rising demand…

  • HealthEat your vegetables! Or don’t, with this new sauce

    Eat your vegetables! Or don’t, with this new sauce

    Science has come up with a solution for all the vegetable haters out there – “Sauce Son Phak” (vegetables hidden in sauce). This new product, developed by Innobic (Asia), the life science branch of oil and gas titan PTT, in collaboration with researchers at Mahidol University, is for all the people who would rather eat dirt than vegetables. According to…

  • South Thailand NewsPetrol pump blown up in Yala terrorist attack

    Petrol pump blown up in Yala terrorist attack

    A petrol pump was blown up by suspected insurgents at a PTT petrol station in the southern province of Yala on Saturday night. There were no casualties. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an explosion was heard at the PTT petrol station by Highway 410 in tambon Thanto, according to Pol Capt Palakorn Srichai. Police were dispatched to the scene to…

  • Pattaya NewsCoffee shop employee attacked while at work in Si Racha

    Coffee shop employee attacked while at work in Si Racha

    A coffee shop employee sustained serious injuries after he was attacked by two men while he was at work. The coffee shop wasn’t identified. The incident happened in Si Racha, the town and subdistrict on the east side of the Gulf of Thailand. CCTV footage captured the assault. The victim has been identified as 23 year old Songchaiphon Donchai, who…

  • Road deathsRoadtrippers take a break at petrol station only to find dead body under car

    Roadtrippers take a break at petrol station only to find dead body under car

    A group of holiday road trippers from Pathum Thani got a horrifying surprise after finding a partial human body underneath one of their cars. The group was on their way to Koh Chang when they stopped at a petrol station this morning in the eastern province of Khao Saming. The 10 holidaymakers reported the discovery at Sawang Sawai PTT petrol…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a police officer outside a petrol station

    Man arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a police officer outside a petrol station

    A 23 year old man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a police officer outside a petrol station station in Suphan Buri. The 53 year old police officer, who was wearing civilian clothes, had approached a group who were drinking outside the PTT station, telling them to turn down the music and advising them to go home, a witness…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | PTT pays out, Revised visa requirements, Protester’s asylum | Nov 11

    Thailand News Today | PTT pays out, Revised visa requirements, Protester’s asylum | Nov 11

    Today’s rather noisy Thailand News Today. Please like our YouTube channel whilst you’re there too! PTT pays millions in compensation after Samut Prakan gas pipeline explosion The Thai petrol company PTT has paid millions of baht in compensation to businesses and people affected by the Samut Prakan natural gas pipeline explosion last month. The explosion at an industrial estate in…

  • EventsThai PM orders investigation into Samut Prakan gas pipeline explosion, 3 dead

    Thai PM orders investigation into Samut Prakan gas pipeline explosion, 3 dead

    Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is ordering an investigation into yesterday’s explosion of a gas pipeline in Samut Prakan, just south east of central Bangkok. At least 3 people were killed. Among the dead, 2 elderly women were killed, plus at least 28 confirmed injuries when the PTT gas pipeline exploded in the coastal Bang Bo district. The prime minister has also…

  • Business NewsNo impact on PTT’s imports from Saudi oil refinery attack: Thai minister

    No impact on PTT’s imports from Saudi oil refinery attack: Thai minister

    Thai energy minister Sontirat Sontijirawong claims that last Saturday’s attacks on two major oil-processing facilities run by the Saudi-owned company Aramco will not affect oil imports of the Thai petro-chemical giant PTT group. He added that he had learnt from Aramco and related parties that the situation there was under control and the damage was being assessed. The incident would…

  • World NewsPTT’s expansion plans in Myanmar

    PTT’s expansion plans in Myanmar

    PTT Oil and Retail Business (PTTOR) is poised to invest in the Burmese retail market and the construction of a tank depot for oil and liquefied petroleum gas as well as related facilities in Myanmar. The Thai petro-chemical company’s chairman Attapol Rerkpiboon says the first gas station will open in Q4 this year. It recently signed agreements with the subsidiaries…

  • Business NewsThailand’s sponsorship market grew 19% – 2018

    Thailand’s sponsorship market grew 19% – 2018

    ASN (Asia Sponsorship News) has just released its Sponsorship Market Overview for Thailand 2018. Local agencies have had their say on the performance of the Southeast Asian sponsorship marketplace. 2018 was a robust year for Thailand’s Sponsorship market, growing 19% year-on-year to US$223.4 million (2017’s total investment was US$188.2 million) and making grounds on reaching its previous (outlier) market peak of…