Thailand's demand for final energy will double within the
next 25 years if consumption continues at the current rate, and with its
limited resources, the Kingdom will likely remain a net energy importer to meet
its increasing demands, according to a forecast by the Asia Pacific Energy
Research Centre (Aperc).
Thailand's GDP increased by 18.9% from
a year earlier, compared with a 3.1% growth in the prior quarter.
The National Economic and Social
Development Board has confirmed the substantial quarterly growth occurred
because of the expansion of both domestic and external demands.