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THAILAND

Russian crude imports eyed

News, Published on 14/03/2026

» The government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.

BUSINESS

The allure of the self-built home market

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026

» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.

BUSINESS

Centre flags war risk to Thai growth

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/03/2026

» A worst-case scenario for the Middle East conflict, which is war dragging on without a clear end, would reduce Thai GDP by 2.31 percentage points, according to the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

BUSINESS

AIS outlines targets for upcoming Clicx Bank

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/03/2026

» Advanced Info Service (AIS), in conjunction with partners Krungthai Bank (KTB) and PTTOR, plan to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven virtual banking service in Thailand by June named Clicx Bank, in a bid to capture a slice of the lucrative 180-billion-baht smartphone market.

BUSINESS

Cathay Pacific to nearly double fuel surcharge on Wednesday as costs surge

Published on 13/03/2026

» Cathay Pacific Airways will nearly double its fuel surcharges starting from Wednesday, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East.

BUSINESS

Democrats urge use of high refining margins to bolster oil fund

Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026

» The Democrat Party has called on the government to divert windfall refining profits into the Oil Fuel Fund, warning that relying on subsidies of nearly 16 baht a litre to cap diesel prices risks shifting the burden onto the taxpaying public.

BUSINESS

Chat commerce gains ground

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/03/2026

» Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational commerce is intensifying in Thailand as major platforms such as Meta and Line step up efforts to support local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

PROPERTY

Homebuyers advised to decide quickly

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026

» Banks are urging prospective homebuyers to make purchasing decisions within the first half of the year before costs rise further, amid concerns that inflation could increase under wartime conditions.

THAILAND

Fears grow over rising cost of goods

News, Published on 12/03/2026

» Consumers across the country are worried about the rising cost of goods as global energy prices and supply chains have been hit by the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for everyday necessities.

PROPERTY

Thailand property 2026: Strategic balance of risk and reward

Business, Published on 12/03/2026

» Property developers and investors in Thailand must strategically balance risk and reward amid persistent market uncertainties this year, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.