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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.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Krungsri Sets Enhancing Thai SMEs’ Resilience as Structural Priority
Published on 26/03/2026
» Bangkok (25 March 2026) – Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) is elevating its support for Thai entrepreneurs by enhancing SMEs’ resilience as a structural organisational priority for 2026. The bank will continue to advance its 3GO Strategy to accelerate the development of financial solutions, digital platforms, and partner networks designed to help Thai SMEs adapt, improve operational efficiency, and expand trade opportunities sustainably amid ongoing global economic volatility.
Khon Kaen tourism, meetings take a hit
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 26/03/2026
» Rising oil prices and the Middle East war are taking a heavy toll on Khon Kaen's tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industries, with widespread cancellations of hotel bookings and seminars.
Grab eyes growth amid fuel crunch
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Grab Thailand is bracing for a "mini-crisis" due to rising fuel costs, with a contingency plan to introduce passenger surcharges while sustaining aggressive promotions to maintain demand and merchant income, particularly as more people work from home.
SME loan demand deteriorates in Q1
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fell sharply in the first quarter, driven by mounting concerns over rising costs linked to the energy crisis and a slowdown in lending, according to the latest survey by the SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).
Middle East conflict delays auto exports to key market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2026
» Thailand's automotive industry is facing mounting pressure as the Israel-US war on Iran disrupts shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, delaying vehicle exports to the Middle East, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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%.
Your horoscope for Mar 20-26
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 20/03/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Analysts warn of war's impact on sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2026
» Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.