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THAILAND

Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact

Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026

» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.

THAILAND

Oil fund defends sudden steep price hikes

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.

BUSINESS

War unlikely to dent Songkran revenue

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains confident about its projection of 6% revenue growth tallying 30 billion baht during the Songkran holiday this year, mainly driven by Asian markets.

OPINION

PM's crisis-coping skills again in doubt

Oped, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/03/2026

» A joint military attack on Iran by the United States and Israel appears to have had a profound political impact on the Anutin government. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his ministers have come under heavy criticism from the public and commentators alike for what is widely seen as a failure to handle the oil supply situation effectively.

THAILAND

5 million speed pills seized after Chiang Rai car chase

Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026

» Authorities have seized about five million speed pills following a chase in Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai province on Tuesday night. The smugglers opened fire and fled.

LEARNING

Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market

Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2026

» Concerned by a drop in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.

THAILAND

Civil Aviation Authority moves to ease flight prices as Songkran looms

News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026

» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is stepping up oversight of airfares amid disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East, and is working with six airlines to cut ticket prices during the upcoming Songkran holiday by 15–30% while adding more than 29,000 seats over this busy period.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Aviation executives make the case for cost relief measures

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/03/2026

» Aviation has become the frontline sector grappling with soaring fuel prices, and executives want cost relief measures to ease costs for travellers to maintain tourism demand during the crucial holiday period.

BUSINESS

Hotels slash rates to lure Songkran market

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/03/2026

» Concerned by a nosedive in European arrivals and low confidence due to fuel shortages among local travellers, hotel operators have started to offer discounts of 20-40% to attract tourists during the upcoming Songkran holiday.