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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%.
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.
Benefits for MPs under scrutiny
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 24/03/2026
» Surging living costs have intensified scrutiny of parliamentary spending, with proposals by Dr Warong Dechgitvigrom triggering widespread reactions across political and public spheres.
Tris says war poses downside risks to growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2026
» Thailand's economic outlook for 2026 is facing growing downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten global oil supply and domestic stability, according to Tris Rating.
Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
TCMA leads cement transition in landmark push
Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has marked a significant national milestone in advancing the decarbonisation of Thailand’s cement and concrete industry towards Net Zero 2050. This progress is driven by strong collaboration among government agencies, industry players and international partners under the “Decarbonisation of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, while accelerating the adoption of technology, innovation and green investment to enhance competitiveness and support long-term economic growth.
Activists press PM on fuel, power relief
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/03/2026
» Fourteen civil society groups have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, calling on the government to urgently cut fuel prices, freeze household gas prices, lower electricity tariffs and curb the cost of essential goods.
Grab to buy Delivery Hero’s Taiwan business for $600 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Grab Holdings Ltd agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for US$600 million, a deal that marks its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian base.
Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war rages
Published on 23/03/2026
» Thai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for "weeks" more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.
Samsung enables Android-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 23/03/2026
» Samsung has enabled file transfers to iPhone devices through Quick Share, starting with the Galaxy S26 series as the first to support the feature.