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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.

BUSINESS

Stocks under pressure as energy crisis bites

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thailand's equity market is expected to come under pressure as surging diesel prices raise concerns over economic growth and corporate earnings, although easing geopolitical tensions may help cushion downside risks, analysts say.

BUSINESS

Proposed tax on arrivals draws mixed reactions

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/04/2026

» Tourism operators have expressed mixed views on the new government's plan to levy a 300‑baht tourism tax, as it may affect travel sentiment amid sluggish tourism caused by the Middle East crisis.

BUSINESS

Eastern Star targets 10% revenue growth

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2026

» SET-listed developer Eastern Star Real Estate aims to achieve 10% revenue growth to 2.2 billion baht, focusing on segments with strong sales potential, tightening cost control and doubling cash flow.

BUSINESS

Epac cuts ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litres

Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026

» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by this Friday.

BUSINESS

South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook

South China Morning Post, Published on 07/04/2026

» Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.

BUSINESS

Asian airlines trim schedules and carry extra fuel as supplies tighten

Reuters, Published on 07/04/2026

» HONG KONG/SINGAPORE - Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra ​fuel from home airports and adding refuelling stops as the Middle East conflict squeezes jet fuel ‌supply in some countries, adding to pressure on an industry already hit by a sharp jump in fuel costs. 

BUSINESS

True partnership targets AI adoption in Thai companies

Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/04/2026

» True Digital Academy has partnered with global tech consultancy Thoughtworks to help local companies shift to artificial intelligence (AI)-first enterprises.

BUSINESS

Office eyes B40bn via infrastructure funds

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/04/2026

» Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to raise a combined 40 billion baht through infrastructure funds, helping to ease the government's public debt burden as such liabilities are not classified as public debt, says the chief of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).

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Pundits warn of stagflation risk

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/04/2026

» Thailand faces a heightened risk of stagflation as elevated oil prices nudge up inflation, with the new government unlikely to launch large stimulus measures to prop up the subdued economy given high public debt levels, warn analysts.