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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).
Line Man preps for the worst
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2026
» Line Man Wongnai is preparing for a worst-case energy crisis by considering delivery surcharges on consumers if fuel prices rise by another 9-10 baht.
Pundits fret over oil prices as war widens
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/03/2026
» Analysts are expressing concerns about the new government's ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Huge mobile bandwidth increase needed as AI use surges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» The two major mobile operators are likely to need at least 100 megahertz of additional bandwidth each to cater to a surge in uploads from consumers using artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Aviation executives make the case for cost relief measures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Aviation has become the frontline sector grappling with soaring fuel prices, and executives want cost relief measures to ease costs for travellers to maintain tourism demand during the crucial holiday period.
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.
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).
Government moves to rev up fiscal 2026 spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» As disbursement of the investment budget in the first five months of fiscal 2026 remains below target, caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has instructed all ministries to prepare monthly disbursement plans to accelerate spending and ensure they meet their targets.
Interest rate cuts have uneven impact for retail borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Retail borrowers have begun to benefit from a series of policy rate cuts over several months. However, the impact may not be immediately noticeable for some borrowers as their monthly instalment payments could remain static.
Energy price spike puts eateries on edge
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/03/2026
» Restaurants are bracing for potential hikes in raw material prices due to rising energy costs, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.