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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.
Thailand eyes gains from global shifts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, coupled with other geopolitical tensions, is prompting businesses worldwide to reconsider their production bases, with many seeking relocation to more stable regions, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Cabinet focuses on illicit tour operators
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» The cabinet has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to accelerate efforts to tackle the use of nominees in tourism businesses, including so-called "zero-dollar tours", as they affect the country's tourism industry.
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.
Oil transport bolstered to guarantee filling station supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2026
» Energy authorities are moving swiftly to streamline oil logistics in a bid to accelerate fuel deliveries to filling stations grappling with shortages caused by surging demand amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, which has disrupted global supply routes, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Government moves to rev up fiscal 2026 spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» As disbursement of the investment budget in the first five months of fiscal 2026 remains below target, caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has instructed all ministries to prepare monthly disbursement plans to accelerate spending and ensure they meet their targets.
Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian stocks retreated on Friday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses.
Delivery firms cut costs by embracing AI tech
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2026
» KEX Express (Thailand) and J&T Express Thailand are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and route optimisation to reduce their energy waste, improve fleet efficiency and maintain service stability for the rapidly growing e-commerce sector amid volatile fuel prices.