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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.
Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
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).
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.
Ministry moves to stabilise prices
Business, Published on 19/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry plans to review the price control list to ensure it better reflects the current market, with the possibility of adding more essential items.
Rising costs pressure rice, water markets
Business, KUAKUL MORNKUMKOMSAN TORTERMVASANASOMHATAI MOSIKA, Published on 19/03/2026
» Producers of bagged rice and bottled mineral water have said they will maintain current prices until the end of April, with any future price changes dependent on developments in the Middle East.
Price stability in focus as oil impact looms
Business, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has asked producers and distributors to keep product prices unchanged to help stabilise the cost of living during the oil shock.
Listed firms post sluggish performances for 2025
Published on 17/03/2026
» Listed Thai companies recorded sluggish performances in 2025 amid an economic slowdown, with total sales falling 7.2% from a year earlier, even though gains from mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, investments and financial instruments drove an increase in net profit.
Economic toll of war grows
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
Plastic shortages loom as war hits oil supplies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2026
» Businesses are bracing for the impact of a plastic supply shortage due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.