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Enconfund revs up energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Energy Conservation and Promotion Fund Office (Enconfund) is stepping up efforts to help energy projects move beyond the research stage and reach commercial viability, including an initiative to replace diesel with waste-derived oil.
SCB X focuses on tech as conflict drives up costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2026
» SCB X, the financial technology group and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has locked in low-cost technology investments ahead of a broader rise in expenses driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
SAIC Motor makes move into electric van segment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2026
» China's state-owned automaker SAIC Motor is expanding into Thailand's light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, aiming to sell electric vans for urban logistics and transportation as part of its regional push into electric mobility.
Virtual banks taking shape
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/04/2026
» Two virtual banks, Bank X and Clicx Bank, are pursuing similar strategies in the retail and food ecosystem, focusing on underserved customer segments as a key growth driver for their virtual banking businesses.
Tao Bin 'copycat' found registering trademark in Vietnam
Online Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has flagged a Vietnamese trademark application that closely resembles Thai smart beverage vending machine brand Tao Bin.
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed.
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
Minister lays out higher education innovation vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026
» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
Mideast truce met with market caution
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026
» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.