Rapeepat Ingkasit

Rapeepat is a finance expert, educator, and sustainability advocate, currently serving as an adjunct lecturer at Thammasat University. He is a prolific columnist and translator, having worked on more than five books covering economics, finance, statistics, and sustainability.
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Missed energy transition opportunity

I recently reviewed the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), outlining Thailand’s power development roadmap from 2024 to 2037. This draft, which was put for a public hearing process during June 12–19, left me disappointed. The lower-than-expected economic growth, high energy surplus, fluctuating electricity costs due to gas price volatility and a more ambitious net-zero target […]

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Thailand at a Methane Crossroads
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Thailand at a Methane Crossroads: Global Pledges and Local Hesitation

In the global discourse surrounding greenhouse gases (GHGs), carbon dioxide has traditionally been the focal point. However, it’s the less-discussed methane that presents an insidious challenge. Methane, comprising over 70% of natural gas, is accountable for nearly half of the current rise in global average surface temperature. In the past two-decade, methane has proven to […]

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