Households, businesses to pay more for electricity from September as FT rate raised

13 Sept 08:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) raised the fuel tariff (FT) for electricity by 68.66 satang per unit for September through December, increasing the average rate to 4.72 baht per unit.
This adjustment is crucial to ease the 83 billion baht financial burden on the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), which has absorbed rising production costs.
The primary reason for the FT increase is the nation's heightened reliance on expensive liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market, replacing depleting domestic and Myanmar gas supplies.
All electricity consumers, including 22.5 million households, will face higher bills; for instance, those using less than 150 units will see their monthly cost rise from roughly 264 baht to 313 baht.

Commerce ministry eyes 19% export growth, despite European unrest

Today 09:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Commerce projects robust full-year export growth of up to 19% for 2026.
This optimistic forecast persists despite potential long-term risks from ongoing European protests, which have not yet significantly impacted orders or logistics.
Thai exports demonstrated strong performance, increasing 24% year-on-year in September 2026, extending a 27-month growth streak, primarily fueled by high demand for electronics and AI technology.