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Middle East markets hit hardest by Iran conflict
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2026
» Middle Eastern markets, particularly Israeli arrivals, have been hit the hardest by the Gulf war, with more than 120,000 airline seats lost, while the US is expected to be the only long-haul market still solid in the coming months, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Energy Ministry battens down amid 'worst crisis'
News, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry's permanent secretary, Prasert Sinsukprasert, has described the current energy situation as one of the most severe crises in Thailand's history.
Liquidity pressures rise in Thai bond market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2026
» The corporate bond market faces a critical test this year, as heightened refinancing risks amid a slowing economy and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten roughly 687 billion baht in bonds set to mature over the remaining three quarters, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities
Business, Published on 04/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Trump's threat to exit Nato forces rethink
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 04/04/2026
» As Washington abandons the transatlantic pact following an unprovoked attack on Iran, Europe must prepare for a future without US security guarantees.
The cost of Bangkok's health obsession
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 04/04/2026
» There is a particular kind of Saturday morning that has become recognisable in certain Bangkok circles. Someone wakes at 5am, checks their recovery score on their Whoop band, approves of the number, and heads to the airport. Not for a holiday or a work trip, but for a fitness race in Singapore.
57 million litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani depots
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Irregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, according to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Posts 'Best Year Ever' in 2025, Boosts Global Strength
Published on 03/04/2026
» Falcon Insurance Public Company Limited (“Falcon Insurance”) recently welcomed senior executives from Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) and Fairfax Asia namely Mr. Brian Young, President, Fairfax Insurance Group; Mr. Michael Wallace, VP, Insurance Operations; Mr. Gobinath Athappan, CEO, Fairfax Asia; Mr. Steve Yendall, CFO, Fairfax Asia; and Mr. Ravi Prabhakar, Regional Director, Fairfax Asia.
Your horoscope for April 3-9
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 03/04/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.