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Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Ministry moves to stabilise prices
Business, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry plans to review the price control list to ensure it better reflects the current market, with the possibility of adding more essential items.
Grab, Bolt gear up for rising oil prices
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/03/2026
» Online ride-hailing services have launched measures to deal with rising oil prices.
Poland leads Central Europe thrust
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/03/2026
» With global travel in turmoil due to operational disruptions in Middle Eastern aviation hubs, a new direct flight from Europe to Thailand is set to launch, paving the way for Thai tourism in the economically promising Central European region for the first time in decades.
Higher power prices prompts push for solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2026
» Small businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up costs, despite Thailand's capped power tariffs, according to solar firms.
Rising costs pressure rice, water markets
Business, KUAKUL MORNKUMKOMSAN TORTERMVASANASOMHATAI MOSIKA, Published on 19/03/2026
» Producers of bagged rice and bottled mineral water have said they will maintain current prices until the end of April, with any future price changes dependent on developments in the Middle East.
Analysts warn of war's impact on sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2026
» Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.
Call for urgent action to tackle rural oil shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to intervene in support of oil middlemen, known locally as "jobbers", who are struggling to secure supplies from refineries, resulting in a shortage affecting industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as smaller filling stations not affiliated with major retail brands.
Inflation-hit Bangkok Bank customers offered assistance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is monitoring the impact of rising energy and raw material costs on its customers and is ready to extend financial support, says president Chartsiri Sophonpanich.
Jaymart taps 7-Eleven to expand retail reach
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2026
» SET-listed Jaymart Group Holdings' handset distribution arm, Jaymart Mobile, is set to expand its network of mini service shops at 7-Eleven locations by 40 branches this year, from two at present.