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THAILAND

DSI finds suspected fuel stockpiling after inspection in South

Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has uncovered irregularities following inspections of six major oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, with some operators suspected of stockpiling millions of litres of fuel during March.

THAILAND

Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026

» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s economic competitiveness.

THAILAND

True IDC breaks ground on 77 billion baht EEC data centre, boosts AI and security economy

Published on 02/04/2026

» True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (True IDC), Thailand’s largest data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced the development of a new mega data centre in a strategic location within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As one of several major projects approved under a Board of Investment (BOI) promotion totaling over 77 billion THB, this mega-project aims to drive the “Security Economy,” strengthen Data Sovereignty, and elevate Thailand’s competitiveness in the fully realised digital and AI era. The first phase is scheduled to be operational by 2027. 

THAILAND

Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.

THAILAND

Fairer oil pricing vowed

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026

» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.

BUSINESS

Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.

OPINION

Russia is winning the Iran War

Oped, Chris Patten, Published on 02/04/2026

» While the rationale for US President Donald Trump's Iran war is difficult to decipher, its main beneficiary is far easier to identify: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

THAILAND

Smart ambulance project expands nationwide

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the Public Health Ministry have expanded their "5G Ambulance" digital installation to 124 ambulances nationwide, with the intention to improve emergency medical services for over 170,000 patients a year.

THAILAND

Siam district unites for Songkran festival 2026

Published on 01/04/2026

» A major collaboration is set to transform the Siam district into a hub for Songkran celebrations, as leading players in Bangkok’s retail and property sectors join forces.

BUSINESS

Banks raise reserves to deal with effects of war

Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2026

» Thai banks are increasing their loan-loss reserves to prepare for the impact of a prolonged war in the Middle East and to support a growing number of vulnerable customers.