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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

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

Cautious investments urged amid chaos of Mideast war

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026

» Investors are being advised to raise cash positions amid heightened volatility in the Middle East, says InnovestX Securities, warning that a prolonged conflict could materially weaken Thailand's economic outlook while amplifying fiscal and financial risks.

BUSINESS

EV loan demand set to rise amid spiking oil prices

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2026

» Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.

BUSINESS

Call for fuel tax cut as crisis mounts

Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2026

» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to introduce urgent measures, including a possible excise tax reduction on fuel, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cope with escalating operating costs driven by surging global crude oil prices.

BUSINESS

Haier unveils growth strategy for 2026

Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/03/2026

» Haier Electrical Appliances (Thailand) Co Ltd is pressing ahead with an aggressive expansion in 2026 despite economic and cost pressures, targeting across-the-board growth, with washing machines as the key driver through the simultaneous launch of 20 new models.

SUSTAINABILITY

Profit with a purpose

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/03/2026

» For decades, success in Thailand's corporate sector was measured largely by a single benchmark: profit. Today, the metrics are evolving as the global economic landscape changes.

BUSINESS

Energy wake-up call

Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026

» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.