# Gastech 2026: Thailand aims to accelerate energy transition, minister says

https://mins.news/en/video/62654

- CNA, 2026-09-17 13:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI4bU2xKvZ0

> Thailand wants to cut its reliance on imported liquefied natural gas while pursuing a role as Southeast Asia’s LNG gateway. Energy Minister Akanat Promphan told CNA at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok how the government plans to balance energy security with those ambitions.

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