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Oil tax cuts possible if subsidies get too pricey
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» Officials at the Ministry of Finance are preparing measures to reduce excise taxes on fuel, as well as draft legislation to allow the Oil Fuel Fund to borrow additional funds to stabilise domestic prices.
Oil shock risk tests Thai leadership
Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could shock the global economy and energy markets, making it essential for Thailand to adopt a balanced and strategic stance, says a Thai academic.
Necessary drugs, medical supplies ‘enough for three months’
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand’s existing stocks of necessary drugs and life-saving medical supplies are enough for three months’ use, the Ministry of Public Health said on Wednesday.
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.
Bangkok residents urged to dim lights for Earth Hour
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Bangkok residents and businesses are being encouraged to switch off non‑essential lights and appliances for one hour on March 28, as part of Earth Hour 2026.
Scam calls surge in Thailand as expats and Thais face rising risks
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand is facing an intensifying wave of phone and text message scams, even as other parts of Asia begin to see a slowdown, with new figures showing the country has become the top target in the region.
Price stability in focus as oil impact looms
Business, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has asked producers and distributors to keep product prices unchanged to help stabilise the cost of living during the oil shock.
Sugar cane demand poised to rocket
Business, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) expects purchases of sugar cane leaves to more than double this year as Thailand reduces its reliance on liquefied natural gas imports, shipments of which have been disrupted by war in the Middle East.
Speaker sees 'no disruptions' in PM vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/03/2026
» House Speaker Sophon Zaram expressed confidence that Thursday's parliamentary vote to select a new prime minister will proceed smoothly, in line with regulations and fairness.
Oil price spike forecast to slash Thai GDP growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» Every US$10 increase in the oil price per barrel is expected to reduce Thai GDP by 0.2 percentage points, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.