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SEC sets out key market reforms for 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/04/2026
» Amid persistent market volatility and mounting external pressures, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the rest of the year, prioritising structural reforms, investor confidence, and proactive risk management.
Hormuz crisis reveals energy resilience gap
News, Laura Carvalho, Published on 18/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a "global yet asymmetric" rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas, and one-third of fertiliser supplies. Energy and fertiliser prices have risen, supply chains have rerouted, and financial conditions have tightened unevenly around the world.
3,800 litres of untaxed diesel seized off Trat
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» TRAT - Authorities seized a fishing vessel carrying 3,800 litres of untaxed diesel at a pier in Khlong Yai district of this eastern province early on Friday. The owner admitted he had bought the fuel at sea for 28 to 30 baht per litre for use in the fishing sector.
Car trade-in scheme to launch this year with 20,000 quota
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2026
» The government is set to roll out a car trade-in scheme later this year to encourage motorists to switch to electric and hybrid vehicles, with an initial quota of up to 20,000 units on a first-come, first-served basis, a Finance Ministry source said on Friday.
Trump brushes off high fuel costs as ‘fake’ in economic speech
New York Times, Published on 17/04/2026
» LAS VEGAS — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed high fuel costs amid his war with Iran, claiming that the economic damage inflicted by the war was much less severe than expected.
France makes reusable period products free for young women
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - France's social security is to reimburse the cost of reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under the age of 26 or battling poverty, the government said on Thursday.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.
Indonesian ombudsman arrested on bribery charges
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s chief ombudsman has been arrested just six days after his appointment for allegedly taking a bribe from a local nickel company, authorities said on Thursday.
When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.