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Haad Thip turns to returnable glass
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2026
» SET-listed Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in 14 southern provinces, plans to expand its glass-bottled products to mitigate risks from rising plastic pellet prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Shipments rise in February on industrial demand
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/03/2026
» Exports surged by 9.9% year-on-year to US$29.4 billion in February, driven by strong industrial goods shipments, while imports jumped by 31.8% to $32.3 billion, mainly due to machinery and gold purchases, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Political risks top investor concerns
News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Foreign investors are more concerned about Thailand's longstanding political instability than the immediate economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to feedback from business leaders in Singapore.
UOBAM bullish on Thai equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2026
» UOB Asset Management (Thailand) has expressed optimism about Thai equities despite short-term pressures from geopolitical tensions and higher energy costs, saying that economic recovery, returning foreign investment and improved political stability should support market growth.
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%.
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.
Wycombe Abbey brings 130 years of British excellence to Thailand
Published on 23/03/2026
» Bangkok is poised to strengthen its position as an emerging international education hub in Asia as Wycombe Abbey, one of the United Kingdom’s most respected educational institutions, prepares to bring its academic tradition to Thailand through the launch of Wycombe Abbey International School Bangkok*, scheduled to open in August 2026.
Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
BMW faces flat sales amid rising oil prices
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/03/2026
» Rising crude oil price volatility, fuelled by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, is threatening to stall Thailand's automotive recovery, with luxury car sales projected to remain flat this year, according to BMW Group Thailand.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).