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Energy wake-up call
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.
SEC escalates case against Bitazza, FreedomVerse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Bitazza and FreedomVerse, along with three senior executives, for allegedly operating a digital asset dealer business without proper authorisation, intensifying regulatory scrutiny in the country's fast-evolving crypto sector.
CPF vows to keep food prices unchanged
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 25/03/2026
» Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Plc, a leading integrated agro-industrial and food conglomerate, says it will keep its meat and food prices unchanged for at least two months as the company uses local sources for most of its raw materials.
Haad Thip turns to returnable glass
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2026
» SET-listed Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive bottler and distributor for Coca-Cola in 14 southern provinces, plans to expand its glass-bottled products to mitigate risks from rising plastic pellet prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Shipments rise in February on industrial demand
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/03/2026
» Exports surged by 9.9% year-on-year to US$29.4 billion in February, driven by strong industrial goods shipments, while imports jumped by 31.8% to $32.3 billion, mainly due to machinery and gold purchases, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Oil shock hits supermarket transportation in the South
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/03/2026
» The petrol shortage is causing headaches for MAI‑listed Mother Marketing, the operator of the Mother Supermarket chain in southern Thailand, prompting the company to urge the government to resolve the issue urgently.
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Plastic packaging at risk as war hits crucial raw material supplies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2026
» Packaging may be the next industry to bear the brunt of petrochemical supply disruptions if the Israel-US war on Iran does not abate, says Veera Kwanloetchit, a director of the Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Plastic and Waste Management.
Fuel panic spreads as pumps run dry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/03/2026
» Long queues at petrol stations across Thailand and "out of fuel" signs for diesel, the backbone of the transport sector, have raised public concern over the past week about the country's ability to manage energy reserves.
Thailand Post trumpets EV fleet as fuel costs mount
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/03/2026
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is emphasising replacement of petrol-powered vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) for its last-mile delivery fleet to deal with volatile fuel prices.