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Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
Banks urged to aid struggling borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has urged banks to provide financial assistance to borrowers affected by sluggish economic conditions amid rising energy prices.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» HONG KONG — Oil prices plunged on Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Tourism braces for impact of Mideast war
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thai tourism should brace for an influx of foreigners seeking a safe haven amid growing geopolitical conflict, similar to the surge experienced during the Russia-Ukraine War a few years ago, when Russian arrivals rose to 1.74 million in 2024, significantly impacting property markets in tourism cities.
Shippers’ council, Exim Bank offer B1bn in aid for exporters
Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) and the Export-Import Bank of Thailand have introduced measures to support Thai exporters affected by maritime transport disruptions in the Middle East.
Thailand Post warns of overseas mail delays
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/03/2026
» State logistics provider Thailand Post has announced potential delays in international mail and parcel deliveries to 25 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South Asia and North America from March 3, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted international air transport services.
Iran war punctures strategy of ‘Sell America, Buy Asia’
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2026
» HONG KONG — The war in Iran is forcing investors to reevaluate one of their most profitable stock strategies, leading some to conclude that the “Sell America, Buy Asia” trade has reached an inflection point.
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
Bloomberg, Published on 20/02/2026
» On the 30th floor of the Chartered Square building in downtown Bangkok, the low-key office of Skyhub Technologies Ltd serves as a nexus for a burgeoning and contentious trade.
US Treasury strengthens currency monitoring criteria, Thailand added to watchlist
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The US Treasury said on Thursday it was strengthening scrutiny of countries' foreign exchange practices, including their interventions to resist both depreciation and appreciation against the dollar, but it did not accuse any major trading partner of currency manipulation.
Flood wracked Hat Yai still struggling, bookings way down
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/01/2026
» Hotels in Hat Yai are still struggling to put guests in their rooms almost two months after the bustling city was overwhelmed by major flooding that undermined tourist confidence.