“Seththa” orders correction of palm oil price – sets Direct PPA measures

House, "Seththa" orders the Ministry of Energy - BOI to expedite discussion and determine Direct PPA policy measures and discuss solving the problem of palm oil prices and smuggling to help affected people. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, announced after the Cabinet meeting that Thailand It is appropriate in terms of data center investment. There are many leading companies in the world interested in investing. But still waiting for clarity on measures to allow and encourage the private sector to enter into direct power purchase agreements with producers of clean/renewable energy or Direct PPA. Therefore, we ordered the Ministry of Energy to hasten discussions with the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI). ) in determining appropriate measures to present to the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) scheduled for June 18th. This matter is important to get these multinational companies interested in investing. in Thailand In addition, the Ministry of Energy has reported to the Cabinet about the high price of palm oil. and is smuggled into the country through the southern region by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. and Ministry of Commerce We have met together to find a solution to this problem. To help farmers and people affected The Prime Minister also stated that he had ordered the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Ministry of Culture and other agencies Accelerate the development of tourism integration plans for main cities. and cities worth visiting As he went to the area over the past weekend. In order to increase income for the people . Source: Thai News Agency