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True Shopping shuts amid expanding digital reboot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/04/2026
» True Shopping, operated by True GS, announced the closure of its home shopping business on April 1 after more than 14 years of operation, citing intensifying competition in the retail and e-commerce sectors.
Food exports poised to drop by over 7%
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 01/04/2026
» Food exports are projected to decline by 7.3% year-on-year to 1.4 trillion baht this year, possibly hitting their lowest level in five years due to Middle East conflicts, say industry groups.
Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
Oil price spike threatens to cut Thai GDP growth, raise inflation
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 24/03/2026
» A rise in global oil prices poses a growing risk to Thailand's economic outlook, with Tisco Financial Group warning that a 10% increase in crude from a baseline of US$72 per barrel could trim GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 percentage points, while lifting inflation by about 0.8%.
Tris says war poses downside risks to growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/03/2026
» Thailand's economic outlook for 2026 is facing growing downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, threaten global oil supply and domestic stability, according to Tris Rating.
Energy security now a daunting problem
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/03/2026
» Amid spikes in global crude oil and gas prices, the government has deployed several measures including price caps to ensure energy security and ease the cost of living.
Ministry eyes oil excise tax trims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Finance Ministry is weighing the extent of potential oil tax cuts to keep retail fuel prices at a level the economy can absorb, while also avoiding excessive impact on government revenue.
Baht may fall to 35 per dollar if war persists
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2026
» The baht is expected to weaken to 34-35 to the US dollar if the Middle East conflict drags on for two months, pushing oil prices above US$100 per barrel, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/03/2026
» While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
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.