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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.

BUSINESS

Trade experts outline Thai export scenarios

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/04/2026

» Exports for the year are projected to range from growth of 8% to a 3% contraction, depending on geopolitical developments, global economic growth and inflation, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Regional equity investors find little to cheer

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2026

» RECAP: Asian shares struggled to gain traction on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled US-Iran peace talks ‌gave investors little to cheer.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry

Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026

» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups ​hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of ‌stricter visa regulations.

BUSINESS

Siam Cement set to close Vietnam plant next month

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2026

» Concerns over a raw material shortage in Thailand's manufacturing sector are growing after Siam Cement (SCC) announced a temporary suspension of its Vietnam petrochemical complex because the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing constraints in feedstock procurement.

BUSINESS

Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026

» Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.

BUSINESS

Call for more state support for green tourism

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026

» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.

BUSINESS

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.