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Liquidity pressures rise in Thai bond market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2026
» The corporate bond market faces a critical test this year, as heightened refinancing risks amid a slowing economy and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten roughly 687 billion baht in bonds set to mature over the remaining three quarters, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Proposal for regional tourism network
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thai tourism should ramp up its targets in six potential markets reachable via six-hour flights to mitigate the impact of the oil crisis, while leveraging 12 million outbound travellers to foster two-way tourism that benefits all markets, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
TQM premium growth target remains on track
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Despite near-term challenges from the Middle East war, TQM Insurance Broker remains on track to grow its premiums by 8-10% to 22 billion baht this year thanks to booming electric vehicle (EV) policies due to elevated oil prices.
Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Scoot bookings strong despite Gulf strife
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/04/2026
» Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, continues to register strong air travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf war across seven destinations in Thailand and plans to expand into secondary regional cities, supported by the delivery of nine Embraer E190‑E2 aircraft.
Centara, OR prep rollout of budget hotels
Business, Published on 02/04/2026
» Centara Hotels & Resorts plans to launch new budget hotels in partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) as early as next year.
Commercial EVs picked to propel Thai boom
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» Thailand's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market is expected to gain significant momentum this year, with sales projected to surpass 120,000 units partially due to soaring oil prices, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).