The Finance Minister integrates three main agencies to prepare for major energy projects, highlighting that 'stable electricity and clean energy' are key conditions for global investment decisions.
On 23 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, convened an urgent policy meeting with the Minister of Energy, the Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and the Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI). Mr. Ekniti set a primary goal to ensure adequate electricity supply to meet the demands of target industries (New S-Curve) that Thailand is actively attracting investment in.
Mr. Ekniti stated that energy is no longer merely about quantity but has become a "crucial factor" in measuring a country’s competitiveness, especially for leading global companies with strict sustainability policies. Preparing energy infrastructure is a vital condition for investment decisions. Modern investors seek stable electricity and, importantly, a clear proportion of clean energy to meet their carbon neutrality goals.
The meeting jointly analyzed the overall electricity management, including generation capacity, distribution, and the rapidly increasing demand in the industrial sector. This data will be used to formulate policy recommendations to optimize the national energy plan. This proactive coordination between economic and energy agencies aims to remove infrastructure obstacles and affirm Thailand’s readiness to become a regional hub for high-value industrial production in the future.