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Calls for measurable action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan, Somhatai Mosika and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two months after a hard-fought general election, the new government has begun its administration, having formally presented its 20-page policy agenda to parliament last week.
Global tensions hit home
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/04/2026
» With the US-Israel battle against Iran entering its sixth week, the global economy continues to feel the effects stemming from the closure of a key oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
Private sector urges urgent economic action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2026
» Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, expressing hope for a more effective response to a range of economic challenges, from surging fuel prices to broader issues affecting the Thai economy.
Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government's decision to abolish blanket fuel price subsidies helps reduce the possibility Thailand will face a credit downgrade, even though the measure could pressure fragile domestic consumption and push inflation to rise.
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.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Sugar cane demand poised to rocket
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) expects purchases of sugar cane leaves to more than double this year as Thailand reduces its reliance on liquefied natural gas imports, shipments of which have been disrupted by war in the Middle East.
Economist signals risk from oil shortages
Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of oil shortages as the country relies more heavily on imported energy than most of its regional peers, according to the research centre of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).
War to hobble supply chain as trade costs soar
Lamonphet Apisitniran and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thai business and industry leaders are concerned that the Mideast war could significantly disrupt logistics and transport costs, with ripple effects for manufacturing in Thailand and other countries.
BoT slashes rate in surprise move to support economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with Wednesday's reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.