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Energy assistance, 'principled diplomacy' needed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/03/2026
» Four years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war, Ukraine's top diplomat in Bangkok says Thailand can play a meaningful role in mitigating the conflict through principled diplomacy and sustained humanitarian assistance.
No fuel crisis, no need to hoard, says energy minister
Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Thailand does not face a fuel crisis as a consequence of the Mideast war, Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon said on Tuesday. Supplies are being delivered gradually, according to schedule and available storage capacity, and there is no need for hoarding,
Commerce minister urges calm amid Mideast‑driven price worries
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has called on the public not to panic over the impact of the Middle East conflict on consumer goods and energy prices, insisting the government has contingency plans in place to cushion any economic fallout.
Southeast Asia faces sweltering heat as war limits energy supply
Bloomberg, Published on 09/03/2026
» Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand for fuel and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region.
Wind Energy Holding Sets THB 20bn Plan to Expand Renewable Portfolio
Published on 11/03/2026
» Wind Energy Holding has announced a five-year investment budget of 20,000 baht million for the period 2026–2030, advancing three strategic workstreams aimed at expanding its renewable energy portfolio to 2,000 megawatts. The company is confident that construction of a new 89.7 MW wind power plant in Thepharak District, Nakhon Ratchasima province, will commence by mid-2026.
Govt moves to curb fuel prices
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/03/2026
» The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures on Tuesday to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.
Fuel prices go up amid Mideast war
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 09/03/2026
» Petrol stations in several provinces have begun rationing fuel sales as supplies tighten, while some operators have raised prices, amid the war in the Middle East.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Mideast war's impact.
Night closures of petrol stations planned, not yet enforced
Online reporters, Assawin Pinitwong and Bloomberg, Published on 11/03/2026
» The government plans to close petrol stations at late-night hours only in a worst-case scenario stemming from the Middle East war, as the present situation is not critical enough to justify such a measure, the Department of Energy Business reported.