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IEAT Partners with “GULF1-GPSC” to Establish “RenerGIE” for Map Ta Phut Solar, Supporting Industry’s Energy Transition and Advancing Net Zero Goals
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), together with GULF1 Company Limited (GULF1), a subsidiary of Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), and Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), has signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish “RenerGIE Company Limited.”
Thailand plans diesel subsidy cuts as fund deficit could hit 100bn baht in October
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Thailand’s Oil Fuel Fund Office is weighing further borrowing and gradual subsidy cuts as daily fuel support costs reach 770 million baht
Gastech 2026 energy deals and investment plans reach US$40bn
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Gastech 2026 sees US$40 billion in energy agreements and investment plans over three days, spanning LNG, power generation, petrochemicals and shipping.
Vorapak denies scam links after Sept 15 US sanctions request
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Former Thai minister Vorapak says he has asked the US Treasury how to submit evidence after lawmakers requested a review for possible sanctions
Fed’s first rate rise since 2023 tests Warsh’s ties with Trump
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s first rate rise since 2023 could raise US borrowing costs, while Donald Trump calls for interest rates of 1% or less
TMD forecasts heavy rain, 2–3m Andaman waves Sept 17–20
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Heavy rain is forecast in Thailand’s North and Northeast on September 17, reaching the Central region, East and South on September 18
US lawmakers name Vorapak among 28 targets in Sept 15 scam sanctions request
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
US lawmakers want a 180-day sanctions review over alleged scam links in Southeast Asia, with Thai financier Vorapak Tanyawong among 28 names
Gold falls 1.2% after US Fed rate rise on September 16
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
US Federal Reserve forecasts point to another rate rise in 2026 and no cut in 2027, with inflation expected to return to the 2% target in 2029
Japan’s machinery orders fall despite AI and semiconductor demand
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Japan’s private-sector machinery orders fell 3.7% in July, while electrical machinery orders rose 46.1% amid strong demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Tokyo Disney Halloween opens amid plan to lift maximum admission price
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Costumed visitors crowded Tokyo Disney Resort ahead of the Halloween event, while one guest said rising prices and increasingly expensive airfares were a burden.