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The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to determine who should bear the cost of electricity for public street lighting, an expense currently shouldered solely by consumers, which contributes to rising household power bills.

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Struggling consumers urge cut in fuel excise tax

Consumer groups have called for cuts to fuel excise taxes, arguing that recent retail price reductions fail to address the structural causes of high oil prices.

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Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease

Fuel prices in Thailand are being reduced in line with the decline in global oil prices, with diesel falling by 2.56 baht per litre and all grades of gasoline by 2.51 baht, effective from 5am on Wednesday.

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Power to the people

The Anutin government's decision to allow householders to sell their excess rooftop solar energy to the electricity authorities marks a major milestone in the country's clean energy transition. It is also a rare and welcome instance of a government fulfilling its promises to the public.

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Biofuel initiative gains government backing

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.

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Clean energy the focus of power plan

Energy authorities are preparing to unveil a new power development plan (PDP) designed to increase clean energy and meet surging electricity demand, particularly from rapidly expanding data centres.

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Cost-shifting saga shocks

Reports that authorities have shifted the energy costs for public streetlights onto consumers are shocking.

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Households unfairly bear cost of street lighting, says minister

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said on Monday households have been unfairly charged for the cost of public street lighting for decades, and he plans to change that.

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New electricity rates put off until review

Authorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.

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Thai Authorities Probe Collapse At Quake-hit Construction Site

Authorities in Thailand are investigating possible factors that led to the devastating collapse of a Bangkok construction site, where dozens remained missing on Monday, three days after a massive earthquake centred in Myanmar.

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UTN leader won't compete for PM post

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.

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Don't lament Pirapan quitting, says UTN

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has called on its supporters not to feel disappointed by party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's decision to resign as a list MP to concentrate on his duty as the prime minister's secretary-general.

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Assault case sparks UTN campaign

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) launched a campaign on Thursday calling for an end to violence against women after an MP from the Move Forward Party (MFP) was accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend.

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No let-up in speaker stalemate

Pheu Thai MPs reiterated at their latest meeting that the next House speaker must be a candidate from their party and said the demand would be relayed to the Move Forward Party (MFP) during their talks on Wednesday.

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UTN leader 'won't ditch' Gen Prayut

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, has dismissed news reports that he was ditching outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha by quitting the party and his cabinet secretary post.

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Wherever UTN goes, so must Prayut

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could join the coalition alliance if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in the group, said UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan on Saturday.

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'No changes' so far to UTN Party leadership

Members of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party on Monday dismissed rumours that they were considering replacing their leader, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, saying they will not do so because the new party is off to a good start and will continue improving to win public support.

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PM to appear at over 10 UTN rallies

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will appear in at least 10 campaign rallies organised by the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party nationwide in the lead-up to the May 14 election, the party said.

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UTN to unveil PM candidates this week

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) plans to announce its prime ministerial candidates this Saturday and has finalised the selection of 400 constituency MP candidates, according to key party figures.

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PM vows time for defections

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances on Wednesday that politicians would have enough time to swap political parties ahead of Feb 7, the last day of permitted party swapping, if the House completes its term on March 23.

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PM to make first speech as UTN member

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Monday become a member of United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and address a gathering of more than 10,000 supporters to outline the party's mission and goals, said Akanat Promphan, party secretary-general on Sunday.

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UTN gunning for 100 seats in election

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party now hopes to win around 100 seats in parliament in the next general election, following Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's confirmation that he will join the party, according to Akanat Promphan, its secretary-general.

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The United Thai Nation Party in the spotlight

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN), also known as Ruam Thai Sang Chart, has been thrust into the spotlight as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is widely expected to join the newly-established party.

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Democrats bleed members, but staunch supporters remain confident

Thailand's oldest political party is seeing more members wave it goodbye, but nothing can shake supporters' confidence their leader can rise to be the next prime minister.

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