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Families turn to insurance for inheritance planning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2026
» Life insurance is emerging as a powerful solution for wealth transfer, enabling families to distribute inheritances fairly among heirs while preserving asset value and minimising tax burdens, according to Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).
Amata U to invest in Laos energy network
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/04/2026
» ENERGY: Amata U, the utilities arm of Amata Corporation Plc, is pressing ahead with plans to jointly develop advanced energy infrastructure in northwestern Laos, covering power generation, transmission and management to serve industries in the region.
OR launches self-service fuel pilot
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.
Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.
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.
Stock reforms mirror regional realignment
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2026
» In an era where global capital is increasingly concentrated in high-growth themes such as artificial intelligence and technology, traditional sector stocks have steadily fallen out of favour.
Rule change could encourage insurers to increase equity holdings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2026
» A decision by Thailand’s insurance regulator to reduce the equity risk charge for domestic investments is expected to unlock significant institutional inflows into the stock market, as insurers gain greater flexibility to allocate capital to higher-return assets.
Commission okays drone regulation reforms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2026
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved a new set of draft regulations to expand drone spectrum use, upgrade technical standards, and strengthen oversight of drone operations nationwide.
Eastern Star targets 10% revenue growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2026
» SET-listed developer Eastern Star Real Estate aims to achieve 10% revenue growth to 2.2 billion baht, focusing on segments with strong sales potential, tightening cost control and doubling cash flow.
Epac cuts ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by this Friday.