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Ministry ridiculed over clay stove idea

The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency promotes use of Tao Maha Setthi or “super” wood-burning stoves as a solution to high cooking gas prices. (Photo: The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency's Facebook page)

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.

Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said in parliament on Thursday that the stoves were simply put forward as one of many options for how families can save on their energy bills.

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