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BUSINESS

Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war

Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026

» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.

THAILAND

Pumpui, MAGURO Scale Up Youth Recipe

Published on 01/04/2026

» Kuang Pei San Food Products Public Company Limited, the manufacturer and distributor of products under the "Pumpui" brand — renowned for its quality and distinctive flavours — has joined forces with MAGURO, the premium Japanese and sushi restaurant. Together, they are launching the special menu "MAGURO x Pumpui Matsuri Udon," which introduces a new dimension of Japanese flavour by perfectly blending Pumpui ingredients with Japanese culinary techniques. This initiative builds upon the success of students who won the "Thailand’s Next Culinary Star: Pumpui x MAGURO Group" project. The creative special menu will be available at all MAGURO branches from April 1 to June 30, 2026.

LEARNING

Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home

Published on 01/04/2026

» The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.

BUSINESS

Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loan

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/04/2026

» Authorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand's fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

OPINION

Urgent push for fair climate finance

Oped, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 01/04/2026

» Ever more visible, the various impacts from climate change are eroding both Thailand's economic competitiveness and the livelihoods of its people: season by season, in heat waves that flatten productivity, floods that swallow farmland, and coastal erosion that is slowly reclaiming communities.

BUSINESS

SCB X assists customers troubled by the war

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026

» SCB X, a technology conglomerate and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has extended assistance to customers affected by the war, with targeted measures initially focused on the tourism and export sectors.

BUSINESS

Selective strategies key amid energy price surge

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026

» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).

THAILAND

Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced

Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.

BUSINESS

Airport agency offers land for commercial development

Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» Airports of Thailand (AoT) is offering six blocks of commercial land for rent close to three major airports under a plan to generate revenue from unused land.  

THAILAND

Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home

Published on 31/03/2026

» The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.