Reader question: How will the Thai government encourage the use of solar energy?

Energy production from sunlight is a growing issue in Thai energy policy. So far this is about the only parallel with what we know in the EU (the low countries). It is above all a world of difference.

For electricity, Thailand traditionally focuses on production with fossil fuels. Hydroelectric installations (several large reservoirs) are also of substantial importance.

Decentralized electricity production (e.g. solar panels spread on the roofs of houses and companies) is hardly available in the Land of Smiles. The “policy framework” for this is lacking. The regulatory and technical instruments have not been developed for this. For example, electricity produced with individual solar panels cannot be offered back to the (low-voltage) grid. Meters that can run backwards will not be installed. Nor do smart meters that flexibly respond to supply and demand for favorable pricing.
There are, however, various initiatives for large-scale production of electricity from sunlight, the giant fields with solar panels. These initiatives are based on investors who are already established or have close contacts in Thai electricity production and/or distribution. The known monopolists that maintain themselves.
In remote areas where there is no distribution network, there is small-scale autonomous production with solar panels and storage, usually for one night, in batteries. Modest powers that are not sufficient for the normal needs of a farrang. Economically completely irresponsible, but in the absence of an alternative a welcome TINA solution ... whatever the cost.