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Fuel panic spreads as pumps run dry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» Long queues at petrol stations across Thailand and "out of fuel" signs for diesel, the backbone of the transport sector, have raised public concern over the past week about the country's ability to manage energy reserves.
Consumer goods prices to rise soon as production costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 20/03/2026
» Major consumer product manufacturers and distributors are warning customers of possible price increases in April due to the Middle East war disrupting the oil supply chain.
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.
All eyes on the poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/12/2025
» Thailand's political scene has regained momentum over the past week after the Election Commission announced Feb 8 as the date for the next general election, with several factions hopeful they can shape the country's future through a new government.
Strong baht seen as economic threat
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thailand retools for a tougher global economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/12/2025
» Well ahead of the scheduled end of the administration’s four-month term, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament on Dec 11 amid concerns over several outstanding issues, including the Thai–Cambodian border conflict and the relief measures needed to assist flood-affected communities in the South.
Flooding leads to downgrade of GDP forecast
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/12/2025
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has reduced its economic growth projection to 1.9% this year from 2%, mainly due to the Hat Yai floods, which are expected to cause losses of at least 40 billion baht.
Restaurant and tourism sector hopes for southern stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum & Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The restaurant and tourism sectors hope the administration will remain intact to deliver on its memorandum of agreement with the People's Party by launching stimulus campaigns for people suffering in the South before the end of its term.
Speedy restoration predicted
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/11/2025
» A retail association forecasts stores in flooded areas of southern Thailand could resume their operations as quickly as seven days after floodwaters have receded.
Southern flood losses could reach B25 billion
Business, Phusadee ArunmasKuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/11/2025
» Floods in southern Thailand have caused significant disruptions across several sectors, with projected losses reaching up to 25 billion baht if the situation continues for a month.