The Latest Breaking News from Supattanapong Punmeechaow

UTN introduces its economic specialists

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) has introduced its new economic team tasked with spurring economic development and growth.

Bangkok Post · Mar 23, 2023

Industry applauds election clarity

Thailand's general election is scheduled for May 14, with early ballots cast on May 7, according to a recent statement from the Election Commission.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023

Pricey power bills expected to ease

Electricity bills are expected to decline from May to August as the fuel tariff (Ft) dips following a decrease in the price of liquefied natural gas (LNG), says Energy Minister Supattana­pong Punmeechaow.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Economy may grow 4% on tourism - minister

Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023

Ministry urged to cut power reserve

Energy advocates are demanding the Energy Ministry reduce the country's huge surplus of power generation capacity in reserve as part of efforts to curb a surge in power bills in 2023.

Bangkok Post · Jan 2, 2023

Fuel tariff needs fixing

An increase in fuel tariff, or FT, planned for the business sector beginning next month needs to be reviewed.

Bangkok Post · Dec 23, 2022

Battery EVs take off in Thailand

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are becoming more popular with Thai motorists, beating other types of EVs that were previously thought to be better suited to the Thai market as concerns over charging facilities ease, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

TCC urges provincial push

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade of Thailand on Sunday urged the government to speed up investment in provincial development projects to revitalise the economy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

PTT asked for assistance

The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has resolved to ask national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc to allocate 6 billion baht to help the government cap the increasing power tariff, part of efforts to slow the surge in electricity bills.

Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022

PTT asked to help subsidise power charges

The National Energy Policy Council chaired by the prime minister wants PTT Group to contribute 6 billion baht from its gas separation revenue to help freeze electricity fees for small users from January to April next year, according to the energy minister.

Bangkok Post · Nov 25, 2022