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European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/03/2026
» European tourists' interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Listed firms post sluggish performances for 2025
Published on 17/03/2026
» Listed Thai companies recorded sluggish performances in 2025 amid an economic slowdown, with total sales falling 7.2% from a year earlier, even though gains from mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, investments and financial instruments drove an increase in net profit.
GH Bank allays concerns over financial stability amid war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Government Housing (GH) Bank has sufficient financial stability to withstand a potential economic crisis that could arise from the war in the Middle East, says the bank's chief.
Thai banks struggling to make money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Thai banking industry is entering a transition period in which banks can no longer rely on strong interest income or generate the high levels of return on equity (ROE) as seen in the past, according to the chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
New gas shipment heading to Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Gold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve's meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.
Airlines reluctant to hike fares during Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2026
» Amid subdued demand from long-haul visitors, airlines are reluctant to increase domestic airfares during the upcoming Songkran holidays, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) reporting no abnormal surge in fares over the period despite higher fuel prices.
Oil transport bolstered to guarantee filling station supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2026
» Energy authorities are moving swiftly to streamline oil logistics in a bid to accelerate fuel deliveries to filling stations grappling with shortages caused by surging demand amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, which has disrupted global supply routes, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Four face arrest for kidnapping, murder
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) is preparing to issue arrest warrants for four additional suspects over the murder of Rut Maneeprasert, whose charred remains were found on an abandoned site in Lop Buri two weeks ago.