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Surging costs dull Songkran spirits
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Soaring fuel costs are rippling across Thailand just days before the Songkran festival, pushing up food prices, squeezing small vendors, raising costs for farmers and transport operators, and dampening travel sentiment in key tourism centres.
Fuel-smuggling probe kicks off
Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» Authorities have launched parallel investigations into allegations of fuel smuggling and irregular fuel distribution volumes, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed legal action against anyone involved, describing them as a threat to national security.
Authorities step up fuel inspections
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities have intensified inspections across land and maritime routes, tightening scrutiny of oil transport records, storage facilities and distribution networks to curb illicit fuel activities and safeguard national energy security.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
No fuel crisis, no need to hoard, says energy minister
Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand does not face a fuel crisis as a consequence of the Mideast war, Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon said on Tuesday. Supplies are being delivered gradually, according to schedule and available storage capacity, and there is no need for hoarding,
United Thai Nation launches Isan campaign
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has launched its "Isan Must Be Better" campaign, which it says will improve the livelihoods of citizens in the Northeast by reducing electricity and fuel costs and addressing household economic hardships.
Reform agenda to the fore
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Although Thai businesses are relieved the US has reduced its import tariff on Thai goods to 19%, on par with other countries in the region, improving long-term competitiveness remains a challenge for domestic firms, in addition to attracting foreign investment.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Thai consumer spending tightens
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
PM: We'll get Trump deal done
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday gave assurances that talks with the United States over tariff hikes would bear fruit before President Donald Trump's extended deadline.