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BUSINESS

PTG denies fuel profiteering allegations

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026

» PTG Energy, a SET-listed oil trader under the PT brand, has dismissed speculation that it was hoarding fuel for profit, adding it has no plans to pursue legal action against those spreading the accusations.

BUSINESS

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).

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

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.

PROPERTY

Developers scurry to secure prices

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/04/2026

» Residential developers are rushing to lock in construction material prices through upfront cash payments and bulk purchase agreements, while optimising logistics for cost efficiency ahead of further increases driven by surging oil prices.

BUSINESS

CRC expands via No Brand tie-up

Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/04/2026

» SET-listed Central Retail Corporation (CRC) has partnered with Emart Inc, a South Korean retailer, to launch 'No Brand' grocery stores in Thailand.

BUSINESS

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.

BUSINESS

Stronger baht hurts travel

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2026

» The tourism sector could lose 15-17% of revenue if the baht strengthens beyond 30 per US dollar, according to a former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

BUSINESS

Parcel delivery fees hiked as fuel crisis bites

Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2026

» In Thailand's e-commerce market, where delivery is a crucial cost, the imposition of a fuel surcharge on users by three major express delivery providers could slow momentum.