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BUSINESS

Gas price hike to push up Thai power bills

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2026

» The new government is bracing for a surge in electricity bills as liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices climb in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.

BUSINESS

Shipments rise in February on industrial demand

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/03/2026

» Exports surged by 9.9% year-on-year to US$29.4 billion in February, driven by strong industrial goods shipments, while imports jumped by 31.8% to $32.3 billion, mainly due to machinery and gold purchases, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

THAILAND

Crackdown on illegal work results in over 140 arrests

News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026

» More than 140 foreign nationals were arrested between March 16 and 22 in a sweeping crackdown on illegal employment in Chon Buri, immigration authorities said on Tuesday.

THAILAND

Compensation awarded in Thai gold mine pollution case

Published on 24/03/2026

» The Civil Court has ruled in favour of 382 residents of Phichit and Phetchabun provinces, ordering the operator of the Chatree gold mine operator to pay compensation of up to 200,000 baht per person, and to restore contaminated waterways after finding its operations caused harmful pollution and health impacts.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030

Published on 24/03/2026

» Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.

THAILAND

Consumer product prices capped but fuel costs will rise

Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026

» The government is capping prices of essential consumer products while confirming that there is enough fuel for vehicles and electricity generation, but their prices will have to rise due to increasing costs in global markets.

BUSINESS

The BTS ARMY is coming to a city near you, armed with B174bn in spending power

Published on 24/03/2026

» SEOUL - For Maria Herrera, ⁠a utility employee from Vancouver, ⁠the trade-off to watch a ​performance by Kpop supergroup BTS on Saturday in Seoul was simple: Weeks of extra shifts at her job and roughly C$5,000 (118,500 baht) for a week in Seoul.

BUSINESS

Oil price spike threatens to cut Thai GDP growth, raise inflation

Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/03/2026

» A rise in global oil prices poses a growing risk to Thailand's economic outlook, with Tisco Financial Group warning that a 10% increase in crude from a baseline of US$72 per barrel could trim GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 percentage points, while lifting inflation by about 0.8%.

BUSINESS

Thai oil crisis eases after state takes action

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/03/2026

» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) says Thailand's fuel shortage crisis is beginning to ease following a series of government interventions aimed at stabilising supply and distribution.

BUSINESS

Baht set to fall further amid Mideast wartime pressures

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2026

» The baht is expected to depreciate to 33.50 per US dollar this week after testing a nine-month low of 33 on Monday, amid heightened uncertainties surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.