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Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.
Measures aim to spur plastic recycling
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2026
» Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has announced urgent measures to accelerate plastic recycling in Thailand as the country grapples with a shortage of plastics caused by the ongoing Israel–US conflict with Iran.
Cautious optimism for ceasefire supports shares
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday as investors returned to risk assets after the US-Iran ceasefire deal, although concerns about its durability kept a lid on gains.
Resilient SET Index pushes above 1,500 points
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/04/2026
» Despite recent geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalation in the Middle East and energy market disruptions, Thailand’s equity market has demonstrated resilience, with the benchmark SET Index rebounding past the 1,500-point mark on Friday.
Huge bets on oil plunge placed just before ceasefire news
Published on 09/04/2026
» LONDON - Investors placed approximately $950 million in bets on oil prices falling just hours before the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the world’s most traded commodity ahead of a major policy announcement by President Donald Trump.
Gold prices projected to hit $6,000 by third quarter
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Gold prices are expected to reach US$6,000 an ounce in the third quarter of this year, as bullion soared sharply after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, even though short-term volatility is expected amid lingering uncertainties, traders say.
Grab rolls out AI companion services to boost earnings
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/04/2026
» Grab is accelerating its shift beyond transaction-based services to become an "intelligent everyday guide", evolving from a super-app into a more integrated, AI-driven companion.
Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2026
» The long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand's oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.
Airlines adjust operations amid ceasefire
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Thai airlines still have to adjust their operational strategies for the summer schedule to match travel demand dampened by concerns over uncertainty surrounding the oil crisis.
Mideast truce met with market caution
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026
» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.