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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

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

Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran

Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/04/2026

» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.

BUSINESS

Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.

BUSINESS

Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia

Reuters, Published on 01/04/2026

» Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East war force consumers and companies ​to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.

BUSINESS

AI giant Anthropic says 'exploring' Australia data centre investments

AFP, Published on 01/04/2026

» SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic is eyeing data centre investments in Australia, saying Wednesday the nation was a "natural partner" for work in the booming sector.

BUSINESS

Ekniti outlines new policy approach

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2026

» Any attempt to keep energy prices artificially low, in defiance of market mechanisms, could trigger a double whammy within the country, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

BUSINESS

Selective strategies key amid energy price surge

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026

» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).

BUSINESS

Thailand’s BL/GL industry expands globally through GagaOOLala partnerships

Published on 31/03/2026

» As a major contributor to the global market, Thailand Boys’ Love and Girls’ Love (BL/GL) content could further spread internationally through GagaOOLala, a global LGBTI and BL/GL streaming platform from Taiwan.

BUSINESS

Microsoft plans $1-billion investment in Thailand

Reuters, Published on 31/03/2026

» ​Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it plans to invest US$1 billion in Thailand over the next two ​years ⁠in cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next two years.