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Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 13/04/2026
» SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
Longer-term impacts from war constrain SET
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 11/04/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand saw big swings during March, especially at the beginning of the month, after Israel and the United States started bombing Iran on the last day of February.
Thailand targets major investment reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has recently stated that the current energy crisis could be Thailand's last opportunity to restructure its economy and ensure long-term survival.
Minister lays out higher education innovation vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026
» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year's Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.
Thailand promotes climate transition and ‘amber’ bonds
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand’s Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved new regulatory frameworks to support the issuance of transition bonds and “amber” bonds, alongside plans to introduce Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the third quarter of this year.
South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/04/2026
» Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.
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.
Pine Wealth identifies several Q2 themes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/04/2026
» Pine Wealth Solution Securities, a subsidiary of One Asset Management, has identified gold, oil and nuclear energy as key investment themes for the second quarter amid rising inflation risks, projecting bullion to hit US$5,700 an ounce in the long term.