Tag: EGAT
EGAT to build 4 more coal-fired power plants in the South
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – The country’s power producer has unveiled its plan to build more coal-fired power plants in southern Thailand during...
EGAT believes AEC is an opportunity for Thailand to access new...
BANGKOK, 5 August 2012 - Mr. Suthep Chimklai, Assistant Governor of Planning of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, or EGAT, spoke on...
EGAT: Dams have capacity to handle water in monsoon season
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) said it has reserved space in dams for the water expected in the...
EGAT to purchase 390 megawatts of electricity from Laos
BANGKOK, 12 June 2012 – Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has been given a nod to purchase 390 megawatts of electricity (EGAT) from...
FT charge could increase by 8 satang per unit
BANGKOK, 28 May 2012 – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that it will consider lifting the Fuel Adjustment Tariff (FT) charge, possibly...
EGAT: Thai power consumption peaks for 7th time on April 26
BANGKOK, 27 April 2012 – Thailand's power consumption has hit a new high on Thursday, when the scorching summer heat drove people across...
EGAT: April-24 power consumption, new 5-year high
BANGKOK, 25 April 2012 – Thailand's electricity consumption has hit a new high in 5 years on April 24th, according to the country's...
EGAT: Thais helped save 515 megawatts of electricity on April 10
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – Official data showed that Thailand has saved energy considerably by switching off power for one hour on Tuesday,...
EGAT to provide sufficient power during Yetagun pipeline maintenance
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has planned to use fuel oil, diesel oil and other power plants...
Bangchak Petroleum starts 2nd solar power project next month
BANGKOK, March 7 - Bangchak Solar Energy Company, a Bangchak Petroleum subsidiary, will begin the second phase of its solar power project at...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...