Matichon to Host Major Seminar 'New Energy for Thailand' on August 26
Matichon editorial team prepares to host a high-profile energy seminar featuring industry leaders and policymakers at the Pullman Bangkok King Power.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Matichon to host the 'NEW ENERGY FOR THAILAND' seminar on August 26, 2025
- Event takes place at Infinity 1-2, Pullman Bangkok King Power, from 08:30 to 12:30
- Features special talks and keynote addresses by top energy executives and government figures
- Concluding panel discussion to explore Small Modular Reactors (SMR) for Thailand's energy security
The Matichon editorial team is gearing up for a major seminar scheduled for August 26, running from 08:00 to 12:30 at the Infinity 1-2 rooms of the Pullman Bangkok King Power hotel. Titled NEW ENERGY FOR THAILAND: Energy Transition, Thailand's Future at Stake, the event will gather a distinguished group of energy experts and industry leaders to shape the country's energy roadmap.
The morning session kicks off with a series of Special Talks delivered by key figures across various sectors, featuring:
- Wattanapong Kurovat, Director-General of the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy, speaking on “Insights on Thailand's Energy Plan: Towards Net Zero”
- Suroj Sangsnit, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT), presenting “EV in The Future”
- Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation PCL, speaking on “Green Innovation: Energy Options Driving Thailand's Economy”
- Uthai Uthaisangsuk, President of Sansiri PCL, delivering a talk on “Green Property: Eco-Friendly Real Estate”
- Smith Banomyong, Chief Strategy Officer of Gulf Development PCL, speaking on “Power for a New Era: Energy in the Digital Age”
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Following the industry talks, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will deliver a keynote address on “New Energy for Thailand: Energy Transition, Thailand's Future at Stake,” highlighting macro-level economic and energy policies.
This seminar highlights Thailand's active participation in the global green transition. Moving toward clean energy is no longer just an environmental goal, but a fundamental driver of business competitiveness across automotive, real estate, and industrial sectors amid tightening international climate regulations.
The final session will feature a panel discussion titled “SMR: Clean Energy for Thailand's Energy Security?,” featuring prominent experts:
- Ekarat Saminthapanya, Assistant Governor - Power Plant Planning, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
- Prof. Dr. Somboon Rassamee, Head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- Natee Sithiprasart, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
- Sirimet Leepagorn, President and Acting Chief Operating Officer of Global Power Synergy PCL (GPSC)
The discussion will be moderated by Bancha Chumchaivate.
Source: Matichon Politics
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