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BUSINESS

Shrimp exporters unfazed by US tariffs

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026

» Thailand's shrimp exports are unaffected by the new US tariffs and antidumping (AD) duties, and the industry aims to produce 400,000 tonnes of shrimp this year, says the Thai Shrimp Association.

BUSINESS

Thailand eyes gains from global shifts

Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026

» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).

BUSINESS

Sugar cane demand poised to rocket

Business, Published on 18/03/2026

» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) expects purchases of sugar cane leaves to more than double this year as Thailand reduces its reliance on liquefied natural gas imports, shipments of which have been disrupted by war in the Middle East.

THAILAND

Panel puts pay hike on hold

News, Published on 18/03/2026

» The tripartite wage committee has unanimously agreed that now is not the right time to consider a minimum wage increase, citing uncertainty over the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East and the need to closely monitor energy prices.

BUSINESS

Oil price spike forecast to slash Thai GDP growth

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026

» Every US$10 increase in the oil price per barrel is expected to reduce Thai GDP by 0.2 percentage points, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

Economist signals risk from oil shortages

Published on 17/03/2026

» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).

THAILAND

50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed

Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026

» The pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.

BUSINESS

Asia steps up coal-fired power output

Published on 17/03/2026

» SINGAPORE - ​Asian utilities are boosting coal-fired power generation to cut costs and safeguard ‌energy supply, industry executives say, as the US-Israeli war on Iran chokes liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments and soaring prices threaten to suppress LNG demand.

BUSINESS

Kinnara Asia expands engagement as cross-border property demand grows in Southeast Asia

Published on 17/03/2026

» Kinnara Asia, a Southeast Asia–focused property marketing and services platform, is strengthening its regional presence as international demand for cross-border real estate opportunities continues to grow. The company recently completed a series of on-the-ground engagements in Indonesia, including meetings with property developers, real estate agencies and local partners in Lombok. The visit forms part of a broader strategy aimed at expanding collaboration across Southeast Asia’s increasingly interconnected property markets.

THAILAND

Thailand to start building Cambodia border fences next month

Published on 17/03/2026

» Thailand will start building fences along a portion of its border with Cambodia next month to boost security after deadly clashes between the countries erupted last year following longstanding tensions.