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Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
SCG halts olefins unit following Hormuz disruption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2026
» Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) is temporarily shuttering its olefins plant in Rayong, though it remains confident its other businesses will continue to operate as normal during the conflict in Iran.
Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Stocks and bonds drop on oil’s surge, dollar gains
Bloomberg, Published on 09/03/2026
» Crude oil surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 due to escalating hostilities in the Middle East and worsening strains on oil shipping, sending stocks and Treasuries lower.
Thailand Privilege Card vows to uphold strict screening
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has pledged not to allow individuals with suspicious backgrounds or links to grey businesses to use its membership as a cover, and is preparing to discuss with the government ways to mitigate the impact of new tax measures on long-stay foreigners with overseas income.
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.
Assessing Vietnam's economic powerhouse
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2026
» It was welcome news when the Board of Investment (BoI) announced a sharp rise in investment applications in 2025.
Border trade marred in 2026 by conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 23/12/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is expected to continue to hamper trade in 2026.
Global crude oil prices pressured by oversupply
Published on 22/12/2025
» Crude oil prices in the global market declined amid expectations of a supply surplus, with ICE Brent crude between October 1 - December 16, 2025 falling by $4.7 per barrel from the previous quarter to average $63.4 per barrel. The decline followed increased global supply, driven by eight OPEC+ members — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — collectively raising production from April–December 2025 by almost 3 million barrels per day, unwinding their voluntary cuts to defend market share. Additional supply growth from non-OPEC+ producers such as the United States, Brazil, Canada and Guyana further contributed to the imbalance.
EGAT Drives Carbon-Neutral Future at IEEE Summit
Published on 08/12/2025
» A major global energy forum has taken centre stage in Bangkok, spotlighting Thailand’s strengthened commitment to a carbon-neutral future. The Ministry of Energy, led by Athapol Rerkpiboon, presided over the opening of IEEE PES GTD Asia 2025 under the theme “Accelerating the Energy Transition toward Carbon Neutrality – A Sustainable Energy Future for All.” Held from 26–29 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event is hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (Thailand) in collaboration with public- and private-sector partners. More than 10,000 participants and over 400 leading global companies are showcasing advanced technologies to fast-track the green transition at a time when fossil fuels and natural gas still dominate supply.