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Water resource management was thrust to the forefront of the nation’s collective conscience following disastrous floods in 2011. Although the economic impact of the floods has been substantial (amounting to BT1.44trn [$45.93bn] in losses and damages, according to World Bank estimates), participants in the water management sector and the government...

What are your expectations for the next round of oil block bidding in 2012?

In your opinion, what does the future look like for international coal prices?

As energy imports surge and power bills mount, Thailand is embracing a new strategy of decreasing its dependence on foreign energy sources through the expansion of alternative domestic power supplies. Possessing an extensive river network, strong solar radiation, particularly in the rural north-eastern areas, and an abundance of natural biomass, the...

Chapter | Energy from The Report: Thailand 2012

The growth of Thailand’s heavy industries, as well as consumption among a burgeoning middle class, is fuelling demand for energy. On the production side, this demand is being partly met by increased lignite and natural gas extraction, while oil output continues to decline. The government is hoping that investment-friendly amendments to its Petroleum Act will help slow or reverse this decline. But...
Rising consumer confidence has paved the way for Thailand’s retail sector to continue expanding despite an uncertain external environment, with the largest domestic acquisition in the country’s history looming and a wave of new malls set for development.

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