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EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2026
» Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.
Probe into coconut slump
News, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Ombudsman will travel to Ratchaburi on Friday to hear complaints over coconut packing houses, or "longs", and the sharp drop in coconut prices, amid concerns over possible price collusion and foreign nominee arrangements.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Chiang Mai tops most-polluted cities in global rankings
Published on 30/03/2026
» Chiang Mai municipality was ranked the worst among polluted major global cities on Monday, leaving its peers in the dust as the northern province continues to be battered by forest and man-made fires.
Bangchak, OR resume B20 sales to reduce fuel costs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/03/2026
» Two SET-listed energy firms, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years as Thai authorities intensify efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil.
Commerce Ministry unveils cost-of-living help
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry has unveiled a broad package of cost-of-living relief measures, including discounts of up to 50% on consumer goods from April 1, tighter oversight of fertiliser prices, and accelerated efforts to reduce farmers' production costs.
False promises no solution to empty pockets
Oped, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 30/03/2026
» Thailand has returned to a painful reality under a new government still fresh from the political rhetoric bandied about during the election campaign.
Numbers don't add up
Oped, Postbag, Published on 30/03/2026
» Re: "PTIT denies oil refineries profiting from war", (Business, March 27).
PM apology a good start
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2026
» The recent public apology by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul regarding the fuel management hiccups during the first half of March is a rare and welcome gesture of political accountability.
SMEs’ loan access to improve
Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026
» The government has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing for commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.