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New state measures in bid to solve plastic crisis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» The government has outlined management guidelines to tackle the ongoing plastic pellet crisis. Key initiatives will focus on identifying high-priority items, promoting the use of alternative materials, and enhancing recycling.
Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
Rising middle classes and the new consumption story
Business, Rewin Pataibunlue, Published on 09/04/2026
» The global consumer landscape is being reshaped by the rapid expansion of the middle class, particularly across Asia, giving rise to a new consumption story defined not just by growth, but by selectivity and shifting priorities.
Thai infrastructure bond market poised for growth
Business, Published on 09/04/2026
» The infrastructure bond market in Thailand is likely to expand in the medium term, driven by banks' stricter capital management, pressure on government funding due to high public debt, as well as strong demand from domestic and international investors for long-term stable assets, according to panelists at a recent seminar held by Fitch Ratings.
Thai manufacturers to get new assistance package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2026
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has vowed to help Thai manufacturers weather the impact of geopolitical conflict and rising energy costs, while steering the country's industrial sector towards greener, more sustainable practices under the government's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.
Inflation poised to rise as sentiment weakens
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 08/04/2026
» Headline inflation is projected to rise in April for the first time in over a year, or since March 2025, while the consumer confidence index (CCI) fell sharply in March. Both are largely influenced by the Middle East conflict and rising energy prices, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
A defining energy shock and Thailand's economic resilience
Business, Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 08/04/2026
» The global economy has entered a new phase of uncertainty. The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered what the International Energy Agency describes as the most severe energy supply disruption in modern history.
Construction, property shift tactics
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The construction and property sectors are being forced to adjust strategies and build greater resilience to cope with volatile energy prices, as the Middle East conflict drives up both energy and construction material costs, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Office eyes B40bn via infrastructure funds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2026
» Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to raise a combined 40 billion baht through infrastructure funds, helping to ease the government's public debt burden as such liabilities are not classified as public debt, says the chief of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Pundits warn of stagflation risk
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.