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NIQ study: Quality expectations evolve across Thailand’s auto market
Published on 11/03/2026
» Bangkok — NielsenIQ (NIQ) (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, has released its 2025 Thailand Automotive Quality Study, based on insights from 3,479 new vehicle owners nationwide. As electric and conventional vehicle ownership expands across Thailand, consumer expectations are becoming more experience-driven. Buyers are placing greater emphasis on usability, reliability and consistent everyday performance across all powertrains.
Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
Economist warns Thailand could encounter stagflation
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand is at risk of stagflation as oil prices skyrocket during the Middle East conflict, while the new government has yet to take office and is unable to take steps to prop up a weak economy, says economist Amonthep Chawla.
Restaurants call for anti-inflation support
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 10/03/2026
» The Thai Restaurant Association is calling on the government to support the restaurant industry amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Thai bourse buoyant on return of foreign investors
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has expressed confidence that foreign investors will return to Thai equities once geopolitical tensions subside, noting that Thailand could serve as a regional safe haven and that the bourse has robust mechanisms to manage volatility during periods of crisis.
Crisis seen as opportunity for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2026
» The crises arising from geopolitics and geoeconomics may represent Thailand's last chance to adapt and seize new opportunities, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Bangkok Bank’s B2,000 e‑Savings minimum sparks outcry
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank has come under heavy criticism after announcing a new requirement that all e‑Savings accounts must maintain a minimum balance of 2,000 baht from April 9, or customers will be unable to withdraw or transfer funds.
Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
State steps in as oil rockets to $100
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
Thai stocks drop on escalating war in Mideast
Nuntawun Polkuamdee and online reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand dived on Monday amid the escalating war in the Middle East, as oil prices moved beyond US$100 a barrel.