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Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
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.
Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
CPN to host Songkran events
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 31/03/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centres, will host Thailand's Songkran Festival 2026 at its malls nationwide, with a total budget of 500 million baht.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
Retailers feel pinch as fuel prices spike
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/03/2026
» A fuel shortage and a recent surge in prices have caused logistics chaos for provincial retail and wholesale operators, sparking concerns it will reduce foot traffic during the upcoming Songkran festival in April.
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.
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.
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.