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Fuel panic spreads as pumps run dry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» Long queues at petrol stations across Thailand and "out of fuel" signs for diesel, the backbone of the transport sector, have raised public concern over the past week about the country's ability to manage energy reserves.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, 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).
Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).
Govt moves to curb fuel prices
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2026
» The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures on Tuesday to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Thailand braces for fallout from Mideast war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Molpasorn Shoowong and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand's fragile economic recovery faces fresh challenges after war erupted between a US-Israel alliance and Iran.
Govt acts to avert fuel crisis
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2026
» The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
Thai government revenue tops target
WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai government revenue exceeded projections in the first four months of the 2026 fiscal year, driven by higher fuel tax receipts and additional income from state enterprises.
Stricter rules for online gold platforms in March
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand has introduced tighter controls for online gold trading platforms in a move to curb their impact on the baht, with the new rules set to take effect on March 1.
BoT slashes rate in surprise move to support economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with Wednesday's reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.