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Middle East war: global economic fallout
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» PARIS — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war:
Dollar gains as investors flee risk on escalating Mideast war
Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» TOKYO - The US dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.
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.
Volatility easing as traders adjust to war
Business, Published on 21/03/2026
» Trade on Thai and global stock markets has been volatile this month amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. This week, attacks on energy infrastructure by both the Israeli-US and Iranian sides are having a direct impact on energy prices and availability.
A Deep Dive into Trading the "Supply Chain Crisis" Theme: Why It Is Your New Opportunity
Published on 20/03/2026
» In an era where the world is interconnected via supply chains, a single event—whether it be war, trade sanctions, natural disasters, or port closures—can instantly create tremors across global financial markets. For traders, this is not "bad news," but a trading theme full of opportunity if one deeply understands the mechanisms of a supply chain crisis. This article will take you on a deep dive into what a Supply Chain Crisis is, which markets it affects, and how to strategise your trades to gain an advantage during periods of high market volatility.
Freedoms fall once more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2026
» Thailand's score on Freedom House's latest "Freedom in the World" report dropped by two points, from 36 to 34. While a two-point slip may seem insignificant, the grade effectively placed the country in the "not free" category -- down from "partly free" in 2024.
Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Social Security Fund breaches risk limit
Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand’s 2.9-trillion-baht Social Security Fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of its executives say, after a recent selloff triggered by the Middle East conflict raised a warning about massive loss risks.
Islands win coveted 5 stars
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2026
» Koh Kradan in Trang province and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi received the highest five-star rating for 2025 under the "Beach Star" environmental assessment programme, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) announced on Tuesday.
Thai stocks surge as outlook brightens on Mideast war
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 18/03/2026
» Stock markets are increasingly pricing in a more positive outlook for the Middle East war following recent signals from the US and oil prices stabilising, while the Thai government has stepped up petrol supply to ensure fuel security.