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Epic Fury oil shock: Repositioning your portfolio for war
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 28/03/2026
» Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began in late February, is not merely an energy war in the conventional sense. It represents a polycrisis: a multi-dimensional shock hitting three supply chains simultaneously across transport, industry and agriculture.
New airline hubs poised to gain from travel rerouting
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 04/03/2026
» As Middle Eastern airports shut down following the attack on Iran and the swift counterstrikes across the region, the skies over a vast swathe of West Asia suddenly went silent as smoke rose from Dubai to Doha.
Navigating new currents: Thailand-US trade after the tariff ruling
Business, Nalinee Taveesin, Published on 04/03/2026
» The recent decision by the US Supreme Court that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in imposing broad tariffs marks an important institutional clarification in US trade governance. The court reaffirmed that tariff powers ultimately reside with Congress.
Nine things foreign investors should know about Thailand
Business, Bernice Jenvdhanaken, Published on 16/02/2026
» Over the years, many people from foreign companies ask me what they should know before doing business in Thailand.
Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Bualuang Securities predicts investment trends
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 27/11/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) expects Thailand's economy to stage a gradual recovery in 2026, supported by rising foreign direct investment (FDI), a firmer tourism rebound, and improving export momentum in the latter half of the year.
Bid to up cloud use among state agencies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/06/2025
» The government wants to promote the use of cloud platforms among state agencies nationwide, reaching a virtual machine (VM) capacity target of 200,000 by the end of 2025 as demand has skyrocketed.
Headwinds for Thai rice industry
Business, Published on 21/02/2025
» Thai rice exports for the 2024-25 harvest season are expected to decrease after a positive 2023-24, due to the easing of Indian export restrictions on the grain, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
Operators warm to idea of merging ministries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Tourism operators have responded positively to a proposal to merge the Tourism Ministry with the Culture Ministry, citing the ability to better synchronise policies, while urging the government to also actively collaborate with other ministries.
Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.