Trump Signals Oil Sanctions Waiver as Iran War Shakes Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington will waive some oil-related sanctions in an effort to boost global supply and reduce prices, as the war involving Iran continues to…
Stocks Surge While Oil Prices Tumble in Dramatic Market Turnaround
Stocks and energy prices reversed sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled that the war in Iran was nearing completion. Speaking to CBS News and later at a…
Hyrox Returns to Bangkok with Hybrid Racing Event
Following last year’s sold-out debut, BYD Hyrox Bangkok is set to return with a three-day fitness spectacle at Bitec on Bang Na-Trat Road from March 20–22. The 2026 edition is…
Thai Stocks Fall as Middle East War Escalates
The Stock Exchange of Thailand fell sharply on Monday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed global oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The SET index dropped 55.96…
Dollar strengthens as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 per barrel
The US dollar strengthened further on Monday, climbing to a three-month high against the euro as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, equities declined and investors sought safer assets…
Viriyah Sets 2026 Premium Growth Target at 4%
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Viriyah Insurance aims to increase its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, maintaining a cautious growth outlook amid economic uncertainty and…
Government Moves to Prevent Fuel Crisis
The government has rolled out a series of emergency measures aimed at preventing domestic fuel shortages, including boosting oil reserves and suspending most fuel exports, while assuring the public that…
Escalating War Tensions Pose Risks to Thai Stocks
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Thai equities face continued downside risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East fuel market volatility, with analysts warning that only a limited number of sectors…
Baht Under Pressure as Oil Prices Surge
The baht could weaken beyond 33 to the US dollar and face heightened volatility if the conflict in the Middle East persists, as higher oil prices would increase Thailand’s import…
Smart Traffic Signals Deployed to Ease Road Congestion
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to accelerate the rollout of adaptive traffic lights across the city in an effort to reduce congestion. The initiative will see traditional fixed-time traffic…