Rising Costs Weigh on Rice and Water Markets
Producers of bagged rice and bottled mineral water in Thailand have pledged to hold prices steady until the end of April, with any adjustments thereafter dependent on how the situation…
Vietnam Alerts Airlines to Potential Flight Cuts Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has cautioned domestic airlines to prepare for possible flight reductions starting in April 2026, as jet fuel supplies tighten export restrictions linked to escalating Middle…
Thailand Acts on Fuel Surge with Driver Support Measures
Ride-hailing platforms in Thailand are rolling out support measures for drivers as surging global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East begin to weigh on operating costs…
Thai Hotel Industry Uneasy as Energy Costs Climb
Thai hotel operators are growing increasingly concerned about rising energy costs, which they say pose a greater threat than booking cancellations as the peak tourism season draws to a close.…
Oil Price Surge Expected to Weigh on Thailand’s GDP Growth
Thailand’s economic growth could come under increasing pressure as rising global oil prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, weigh on the outlook, according to caretaker Finance Minister…
Thailand to Begin Construction of Border Fences Along Cambodia Frontier Next Month
Photo Credit: Army Military Force Facebook Thailand will begin constructing fences along part of its border with Cambodia next month to strengthen security following deadly clashes between the two countries…
Fuel Pump Prices Set to Rise on Wednesday
The government will allow retail fuel prices to gradually increase starting Wednesday, while continuing to heavily subsidise standard diesel to limit the impact on consumers. Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakritprakarn…
Thai Airways Set to Benefit from Middle East Airspace Closures
Thai Airways International (THAI) could benefit from airspace closures across several Middle Eastern countries amid rising tensions in the Gulf, despite facing higher fuel costs, according to analysts. Thanapol Jiratanakij,…
Rising Finance Costs Pressure Small Businesses
The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern over rising financing costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), as more businesses turn to nano-finance loans amid tighter access to traditional bank…
Government in Talks to Secure Additional Oil Supplies
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand is in discussions with major oil-producing countries worldwide to secure energy supplies, stressing that the nation is not dependent on any single source and…