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Middle East markets hit hardest by Iran conflict
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2026
» Middle Eastern markets, particularly Israeli arrivals, have been hit the hardest by the Gulf war, with more than 120,000 airline seats lost, while the US is expected to be the only long-haul market still solid in the coming months, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
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.
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).
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.
MPC member vacates seat amid reports to join finance minister
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» A member of the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Santitarn Sathirathai, has left the seven-member panel amid reports he is set to join a team led by Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas.
Thai central bank chief says no drastic policy adjustment needed at the moment
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's central bank chief said there was no need for a drastic monetary policy adjustment at the moment, despite expectations of a rise in inflation driven by higher oil prices amid the war in the Middle East.
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.
Gold retreats as Fed rate hopes fade
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Gold prices remain under downward pressure after United States President Donald Trump's statement on the ongoing military campaign in Iran, which dampened hopes of an interest rate cut. Analysts predict a key support range of US$4,400 an ounce and 66,900 baht for the domestic price.
Capital markets to undergo reforms to boost activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's capital market regulators are preparing to roll out a series of major reforms following this week's formation of a new government, aiming to revitalise market activity, attract new-economy businesses, and strengthen long-term investor confidence.
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.