BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is preparing its energy system to support rising demand driven by large-scale investment, while pursuing policies to ensure a sufficient and reliable electricity supply for emerging industries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas chaired a meeting with senior officials from the Energy Ministry, the National Economic and Social Development Council, and the Board of Investment to review readiness. Discussions were focused on sectors such as data centers, cloud services, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced electronics, which are seen as key drivers of future growth.
Officials reviewed current and projected electricity demand, generation capacity, distribution plans, and trends in industrial power consumption. The goal is to ensure energy planning keeps pace with expanding economic activity and incoming investment.
Ekniti said energy readiness remains a major factor in investment decisions, especially for industries that require stable power systems and access to cleaner energy sources. The meeting is expected to guide policy recommendations to align national energy planning with global investment trends and support continued growth in high-value sectors. (NNT)
