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Thailand braces for fallout from Mideast war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Molpasorn Shoowong and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand's fragile economic recovery faces fresh challenges after war erupted between a US-Israel alliance and Iran.
Asian equities endure worst week since March 2020
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian equity markets steadied on the final trading day of a volatile week, even as the Mideast conflict raged on. With a 6.4% decline, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index had its worst week since March 2020.
War creates energy price risks, warn executives
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2026
» The war in the Middle East could become a prolonged geopolitical risk, with attacks already spreading across the region and likely to persist for more than a month, potentially causing an energy supply shortage, warn capital market executives.
Thailand Post warns of overseas mail delays
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026
» State logistics provider Thailand Post has announced potential delays in international mail and parcel deliveries to 25 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South Asia and North America from March 3, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted international air transport services.
BoT slashes rate in surprise move to support economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with Wednesday's reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.
Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/02/2026
» Thailand's media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
Dead man walking
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/02/2026
» Being labelled the "sick man of Asia" has forced Thailand to reassess the long‑standing problems causing its "chronic economic illness".
Thailand is losing ground to Vietnam
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Vietnam's GDP is likely to catch up with Thailand's within two years unless the latter undertakes meaningful economic reforms, warn two academics.
Trump's new Iran threats rattle markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2026
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell and oil prices rose yesterday after Donald Trump ratcheted up Middle East tensions by hinting at possible military strikes on Iran if it did not make a "meaningful deal" in nuclear talks. The remarks put the brakes on a rebound in markets following an AI-fuelled sell-off earlier.
Economy has 'left ICU', says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 17/02/2026
» Thailand's economy has now "left the intensive care unit [ICU]", reflected in fourth-quarter growth of 2.5%, which surpassed the earlier projection of 1.8% and lifted full-year 2025 growth to 2.4%, above the 2% forecast, said caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.