Energy sector sources suggest that a significant increase in US LNG imports would necessitate a change in current policy, specifically the deregulation of LNG exports, which are presently restricted by the government for national energy security.
Despite this, the energy industry is reportedly ready to support the government in importing more energy from the United States.
Industry leaders are urging the government to facilitate re-exports, allowing Thailand to import LNG and then export it onwards. This, they argue, could position Thailand as a key regional LNG hub, potentially challenging Singapore’s current…