Sarath Joins Thai-Vietnam Leaders to Welcome To Lam, GULF Pushes Clean Energy

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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Gulf Energy CEO Sarath Ratanavadi met with Thai and Vietnamese leaders during President To Lam's historic visit, emphasizing Gulf's commitment to clean energy investments in Vietnam to support economic growth and energy transition in both nations.

•Gulf Energy CEO Sarath Ratanavadi welcomed Vietnamese President To Lam during an official visit to Thailand.
•Gulf has invested 247 MW in renewable energy projects in Vietnam, comprising two solar and one wind farm.
•The meeting highlighted the importance of energy transition and clean energy infrastructure for Thailand and Vietnam's economic development.
•President To Lam's visit marked the first official trip to ASEAN by a Vietnamese president after assuming office.

Overview

•"Sarath Ratanavadi" joined Thai government and business leaders to welcome "To Lam", the leader of Vietnam.
•"To Lam" made his first visit to Thailand after assuming the position of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
•Thailand is the first ASEAN country visited officially by the Vietnamese President after taking office.
•The close relationship between Thailand and Vietnam has grown steadily for 50 years, involving both government and private sectors.
•"GULF" is investing in renewable energy to support energy security and infrastructure in Thailand and Vietnam.
•"GULF" has invested in three renewable energy projects in Vietnam with a total capacity of 247 megawatts.
•"Sarath Ratanavadi" stated that close cooperation and leader's intentions will drive sustainable growth for both countries.
•The strengthened cooperation and "GULF's" investments are expected to generate economic and social benefits for the people of Thailand and Vietnam.

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Key Quotes

Sarath Ratanavadi

"The close cooperation and intentions of Thai and Vietnamese leaders will be a key driver for both countries to grow together sustainably. GULF, as a leading Thai private sector, is ready to be part of supporting the cooperation of the government and private sectors of both countries, especially in energy transition, where GULF has experience and expertise to drive 'New Engines of Growth' that will benefit the economy and society of the Thai and Vietnamese people."

ความร่วมมือที่ใกล้ชิดและเจตนารมณ์ของผู้นำไทยและเวียดนามจะเป็นแรงขับเคลื่อนสำคัญ ที่ทำให้ทั้ง 2 ประเทศเติบโตร่วมกันอย่างยั่งยืน GULF ในฐานะภาคเอกชนไทยชั้นนำ พร้อมเป็นส่วนหนึ่งในการสนับสนุนความร่วมมือของภาครัฐและภาคเอกชนของทั้ง 2 ประเทศ โดยเฉพาะด้านการเปลี่ยนผ่านทางพลังงาน ซึ่ง GULF มีประสบการณ์และความเชี่ยวชาญ เพื่อขับเคลื่อน “New Engines of Growth” ซึ่งจะเกิดประโยชน์ทางเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแก่ประชาชนไทยและเวียดนามต่อไป

Key Entities

Person

Sarath Ratanavadi(สารัชถ์ รัตนาวะดี)ℹ️

CEO of GULF, who attended the meeting with Thai and Vietnamese leaders.

To Lam(โต เลิม)ℹ️

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who made an official visit to Thailand.

Organization

GULFℹ️

A leading Thai private sector company investing in clean energy and infrastructure in Thailand and Vietnam.

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

The regional organization that Thailand is a part of, and Vietnam's president visited Thailand as the first ASEAN country.

Place

Socialist Republic of Vietnam(สาธารณรัฐสังคมนิยมเวียดนาม)ℹ️

The country whose president, To Lam, visited Thailand.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country hosting the meeting between Thai and Vietnamese leaders and where GULF is based.

Policy

low-carbon society(สังคมคาร์บอนต่ำ)

A global trend towards reduced carbon emissions that influences energy investments.

renewable energy(พลังงานหมุนเวียน)ℹ️

A type of energy investment that GULF is focusing on in Vietnam.

Energy Transition(การเปลี่ยนผ่านด้านพลังงาน)ℹ️

The shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, which GULF supports in Vietnam.