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BUSINESS

Trump brushes off high fuel costs as ‘fake’ in economic speech

New York Times, Published on 17/04/2026

» LAS VEGAS — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed high fuel costs amid his war with Iran, claiming that the economic damage inflicted by the war was much less severe than expected.

THAILAND

U-Tapao plan eyes 3m travellers a year

News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026

» The launch of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Airport City (EECa) development plan aims to transform U-Tapao into a new aviation hub capable of handling three million passengers annually.

BUSINESS

Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.

THAILAND

Oman to deepen energy, defence ties

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2026

» Thailand and Oman have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence and energy following an official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

THAILAND

Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions

News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026

» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.

BUSINESS

High-frequency trading taking hold in Thailand

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026

» Thailand's capital market cannot insulate itself from the global rise of high-frequency trading (HFT), which has become an integral part of modern financial markets worldwide, says Pichet Sithi-Amnuai, chairman of the Association of Thai Securities Companies (Asco).

BUSINESS

Inflation fears batter investor confidence

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026

» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.

BUSINESS

NBTC charts new telecom growth path

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/04/2026

» Thailand's telecom sector is entering a new growth cycle, driven by data, artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure investment.

BUSINESS

Semiconductor shortage driving up IT product prices

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/04/2026

» Semiconductors are becoming increasingly scarce as booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and cloud services reshapes the global market, according to Supant Mongkolsuthree, honorary chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries.

THAILAND

Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2026

» A senior army official's remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.