Economy · EnvironmentYour Electricity Bill Could Jump 20% in 2026: Here's Why and What You Can Do
Thailand's electricity rates may jump from 3.95 to 4.73 baht/unit by late 2026 as LNG imports drive costs up. Find out how this affects your bills.
Articles by Prasert Kaewmanee
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Economy · EnvironmentThailand's Electricity Bill May Rise Sharply While New Solar Push Begins
Thailand targets 51% renewable energy by 2037 but keeps 41% gas dependence. LNG price shocks may raise your bills—plus new solar investment options.
Economy · EnvironmentHow Thailand's Solar Revolution Will Cut Your Electricity Bills and Create Jobs Through 2037
Thailand pivots from gas to renewables by 2037: cheaper electricity, new careers, $153B investment. What this means for your wallet and the grid.
Environment · TourismJomtien Beach and Koh Larn Closed to Swimmers as Black Oil Slick Spreads Across Pattaya Waters
Oil slick shuts down Jomtien Beach and Koh Larn shores in Pattaya. Swimming prohibited indefinitely. Learn health risks, investigation updates, and tourism impact.
Tourism · EnvironmentChiang Mai's Monsoon Crisis: How Elephant Camps and Residents Prepare for Flooding
Chiang Mai monsoon flooding escalates. Elephant camps evacuate, tourism faces economic hits. Essential emergency protocols for residents and visitors.
Environment · National NewsThailand's New Water Pact with Myanmar Criticized for Weak Enforcement on Mining Pollution
Thailand signed a controversial water agreement with Myanmar, but critics say it fails to stop arsenic contamination from mines affecting northern rivers and residents' drinking water.
Economy · EnvironmentThailand's Solar Subsidy: Who Actually Qualifies for the ฿50,000 Grant
Learn if you qualify for Thailand's ฿50,000 solar grant. Electricity bill threshold, ฿200,000 tax deduction, and net billing rates explained for residents.
Environment · National NewsPhilippine Monsoon Disaster Leaves 15 Dead as Record Rainfall Displaces Thousands
15 dead, 750,000+ affected as record rainfall hits Philippines. Travel disruptions, evacuation updates, and safety information for residents through August.
Environment · National NewsChiang Mai Braces for Heavy Rains: What Residents Need to Know This Week
Heavy thunderstorms arrive Thursday in Chiang Mai. What residents should know about flood risks, safe zones, and practical preparations for the week ahead.
National News · EnvironmentThailand's Heaviest Rainfall in 30 Years Hits Northeast as Southern Provinces Brace for Monsoon Crisis
Record rainfall swamps northeast Thailand. Residents in flood-prone areas advised on emergency prep. Southern 14 provinces on high alert through mid-August.
Environment · National NewsIllegal E-Waste Factory Shut Down in Thailand Forest—Toxic Threat to Water and Farmland Exposed
Illegal e-waste plant in Prachin Buri forest shut down after a year. Authorities investigate toxic contamination risks to groundwater and farmland in Si Maha Phot.
Environment · EconomyNorthern Thailand's Youth Are Building Green Jobs and Water Security in Chiang Rai
Discover how Chiang Rai's young volunteers are creating green careers, improving water security, and shaping provincial climate policy. Real opportunities for residents.