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Vietnam plans to extend fuel tariff suspension, extend tax incentives for EVs
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to extend a suspension of import tariffs on fuels by two months to the end of June, state media cited the Finance Ministry as saying over the weekend.
Request for proposal (RFP)
Published on 20/04/2026
» Ratchaburi Power Company Limited (RPCL), an Independent Power Producer operating a 1,400 MW power plant in Thailand, hereby invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the long-term supply of diesel fuel in support of its power generation operations. The contract term is proposed to commence on 1 November 2026 and continue until 30 June 2033.
Petrol station night curfew considered for motorists
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2026
» If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.
Spectre of stagflation haunts Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's economy is increasingly seen as fragile now that the Songkran holiday has come to an end, as price freezes on energy and other products are discontinued.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Fertiliser supply set to last until May
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Commerce Minister says the current fertiliser supply is expected to last until May, and at present no producers have requested approval to increase prices.
Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues, a senior Bank of Thailand official told Reuters.
Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.
Thai export pain set to continue despite Mideast truce
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2026
» The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with fee collection as proposed by Iran, together with high oil prices, is dampening the prospects for Thai exports and may push overseas shipments into contraction this year, economists say.
Gold prices projected to hit $6,000 by third quarter
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2026
» Gold prices are expected to reach US$6,000 an ounce in the third quarter of this year, as bullion soared sharply after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, even though short-term volatility is expected amid lingering uncertainties, traders say.