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Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/04/2026
» Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
What the Gulf conflict means for airlines
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2026
» The US-Iran conflict, which erupted two months ago, has triggered an oil price shock, sharp rises in the cost of living and widespread flight cancellations worldwide.
Southern hotels wary of low season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/04/2026
» Hotel operators in the South are bracing for losses during the low season, mainly attributed to war in the Middle East causing sluggish demand and flight cancellations.
Fuel price hikes bite Thai AirAsia X service
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Thai AirAsia X has reduced flights to four destinations in three countries and temporarily terminated services to two nations in response to high fuel prices in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2026
» HONG KONG — The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of next month could rival or exceed last year's headcount despite higher global fuel prices, analysts said, adding travellers were likely to prefer shorter trips to save on transport costs.
Caution urged in uncertain market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2026
» Residential developers should adopt a cautious approach to new launches while strengthening revenue, cash flow and cost management, according to SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Business, Published on 23/04/2026
» Thailand's oil refining sector is facing renewed pressure as diesel price controls and rising financial losses threaten to erode profitability, according to a research note by CLSA.
Thaicom braces for orbital transition
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/04/2026
» SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom is unlikely to launch the Thaicom 9 satellite according to its original plan this year, as US-based satellite manufacturer Astranis has informed it of a delay in the production process of the satellite set, which includes Thaicom 9.
Huge oil bet precedes Trump ceasefire extension
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» LONDON - Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude oil prices just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday.