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Stronger baht hurts travel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026
» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Selective strategies key amid energy price surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Cautious investments urged amid chaos of Mideast war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Investors are being advised to raise cash positions amid heightened volatility in the Middle East, says InnovestX Securities, warning that a prolonged conflict could materially weaken Thailand's economic outlook while amplifying fiscal and financial risks.
Call for measures to restrain fuel price hikes
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to manage fuel prices, ensure adequate reserves, and speed up the implementation of energy-saving measures nationwide.
Oil trading spike minutes before post by Trump raises questions
Published on 25/03/2026
» LONDON - Traders bet half a billion dollars on the price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations show.
Why the Iran war could be a 'game-changer' for EVs - and China's car industry
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/03/2026
» Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles - a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world's largest seller of automobiles last year.
Gold to see long-term downward trend
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/03/2026
» The price of gold will be confirmed to be on a long-term downward trend if it fails to stay above US$4,100 per ounce, which could occur this week amid escalating tensions and a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, traders say.
Baht set to fall further amid Mideast wartime pressures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/03/2026
» The baht is expected to depreciate to 33.50 per US dollar this week after testing a nine-month low of 33 on Monday, amid heightened uncertainties surrounding the conflict in the Middle East.
Authorities in talks on US tariffs and finalising FTAs
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai authorities are actively engaged in negotiations with the United States regarding tariffs and the ongoing Section 301 investigation, while also aiming to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with key trade partners such as the European Union by the end of this year, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).