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BUSINESS

Energy costs weigh on Hat Yai rebound

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/04/2026

» Most businesses in Songkhla's Hat Yai district have resumed operations following the devastating 2025 floods, but they are now having to grapple with surging energy prices, which are affecting sales.

BUSINESS

Stocks under pressure as energy crisis bites

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thailand's equity market is expected to come under pressure as surging diesel prices raise concerns over economic growth and corporate earnings, although easing geopolitical tensions may help cushion downside risks, analysts say.

BUSINESS

Inflation poised to rise as sentiment weakens

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 08/04/2026

» Headline inflation is projected to rise in April for the first time in over a year, or since March 2025, while the consumer confidence index (CCI) fell sharply in March. Both are largely influenced by the Middle East conflict and rising energy prices, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

THAILAND

32 hours set for govt policy debate

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/04/2026

» Parliament has allocated 32 hours and 30 minutes for the upcoming policy debate, with the opposition given 14 hours and 30 minutes to scrutinise the policy framework of the Bhumjaithai (BJT)-led administration.

THAILAND

Phiphat freezes fares for Songkran

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday public transport fares will remain unchanged during the Songkran holiday.

THAILAND

Cabinet names new advisers, govt spokesperson

News, Published on 08/04/2026

» The cabinet has approved the appointment of three advisers and a new government spokesperson for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's second-term administration, with Rachada Dhnadirek taking charge of public communications.

OPINION

Asean banks face climate pressure

Oped, Rachel Ho, Published on 08/04/2026

» The global oil and gas crisis is worsening. Amid the Middle East war, the central banks of countries in Southeast Asia must address a perfect storm of rising fuel prices, cost-of-living pressures, and worsening impacts of climate disasters.

OPINION

Stuck in Senate

Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2026

» Re: "BJT pulls support for Clean Air Bill", (BP, April 7). This article chose to single out and quote Bhumjaithai (BJT) party list-MP Supachai, voicing concerns about "fast-tracking" and the economic fallout caused by the Clean Air Bill (CAB) during a recent House debate on a severe PM 2.5 crisis in the Northern region.

BUSINESS

A defining energy shock and Thailand's economic resilience

Business, Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 08/04/2026

» The global economy has entered a new phase of uncertainty. The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered what the International Energy Agency describes as the most severe energy supply disruption in modern history.

BUSINESS

J&T Express drives delivery push with EVs, automation

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2026

» Amid rising cost pressures and intensifying competition in Thailand's logistics sector, J&T Express is accelerating efforts to bolster operational efficiency by investing in automated sorting technologies while piloting electric vehicles to reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices.