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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
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.
Delayed Iran deadline gives investors a breather
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Thai industry urged to embrace restructuring
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial economy is under a cloud of uncertainty in the first quarter of 2026.
TSTH flags pressure from Chinese steel
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 29/01/2026
» Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc (TSTH), the local unit of India's largest steelmaker, says a fresh wave of Chinese steel exports is intensifying competition in Thailand, even as the company looks to higher value-added products and the pace of domestic infrastructure works to shape market prospects in 2026.
Thai Union forecasts rising canned tuna market
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 02/12/2025
» Thailand's canned tuna market has expanded by 8% this year as more people become health-conscious, even as the broader food industry faces some challenges, says Thai Union Group.
Mad Unicorn out to win Thai brands a global presence
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/09/2025
» Komsan Lee, founder of Flash Group, Thailand's first unicorn company, has set his sights on bringing Thai brands to the global stage through his new business Mad Unicorn.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influx
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/08/2025
» Chinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India's largest manufacturer.