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More provinces grapple with fuel shortages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel shortages have been reported in several provinces, with long queues forming at petrol stations overnight and "out of fuel" signs becoming a common sight as supply remains tight.
Energy woes dent Songkran travel sentiment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/03/2026
» Tourism operators are increasingly concerned about declining energy confidence, fearing it could dampen their high expectations for the upcoming Songkran holiday.
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).
PM downplays fuel hoarding concern amid shortages
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/03/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns about fuel hoarding, saying the shortages observed are due to rising consumption driven by public anxiety rather than illicit stockpiling.
Consumer goods prices to rise soon as production costs soar
Business, Published on 20/03/2026
» Major consumer product manufacturers and distributors are warning customers of possible price increases in April due to the Middle East war disrupting the oil supply chain.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Impacts of Iran war on Southeast Asia
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/03/2026
» For the most part, Southeast Asia as a region has taken a neutral stance toward the joint attack between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Even the Philippines and Thailand, two formal US treaty allies, have distanced themselves, calling for restraint and de-escalation.
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.
Pheu Thai submits eight ministerial picks to PM Anutin
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has submitted the names of its eight cabinet nominees to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul while expressing confidence that the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition government will remain stable throughout its four-year term.
Global oil prices may exceed USD 100 soon, cutting Thailand’s 2026 GDP by 0.2–0.7%
Published on 19/03/2026
» KASIKORN RESEARCH CENTER (KResearch) expects the potentially prolonged conflict in the Middle East to keep oil prices above USD 100 per barrel over the coming months. This would put pressure on the Thai economy and push inflation towards the upper bound of the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) inflation target range.