Oil prices tumble as stocks rally following Trump’s agreement on a two-week ceasefire
Photo Credit: Reuters Oil prices plunged, bonds rallied and global equities surged on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East triggered a wave of relief across financial markets,…
Bangkok’s Songkran celebrations to be alcohol-free with 10pm curfew
Bangkok will enforce alcohol-free water-splashing activities across the city during this year’s Songkran festival, with all celebrations required to end by 10pm. Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej said on Tuesday that…
Asian airlines cut flight schedules and boost fuel reserves amid supply constraints
Airlines across Asia are cutting flights, carrying extra fuel and adding refuelling stops as the Middle East conflict disrupts jet fuel supplies, compounding already high fuel costs. The closure of…
Government targets B40bn through infrastructure fund initiatives
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to raise a combined 40 billion baht through infrastructure funds, easing pressure on government finances as these liabilities are not…
Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
Credit and Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0q6wdzp1o US President Donald Trump has published an expletive-laden post on social media in which he threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if…
Thai Airways Enforces Two Power Banks per Passenger Limit
Thai Airways International has reminded passengers of updated regulations allowing each traveller to carry no more than two power banks, while strictly prohibiting their use or charging during flights. In…
Finance Minister Signals Imminent Fuel Price Relief
Photo Credit: Thai Oil The Thai government is preparing to reduce domestic fuel prices by reassessing what it considers “unnecessary” cost components within the national pricing structure. Finance Minister Ekniti…
‘I Don’t Care About That’: Trump Says Iran’s Enriched Uranium Is Not a Concern
Source and Credit: NY times Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/us/politics/trump-iran-war-nuclear-uranium.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&sfnsn=mo&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7DS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6vVlRI7fJPQXH9OkKKoCzCXz_KTrkGufETlf8Wy5xbRJucGs-mcIbq7HzVI_aem_W0IYNboI6HcofuWfe4JKeQ For more than a decade President Trump has been intently focused on making sure Iran never had the nuclear fuel in hand to…
Scoot bookings remain robust despite Gulf tensions
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, continues to see solid travel demand from regions unaffected by the Gulf conflict, with operations spanning seven destinations in Thailand. The airline is…
Banks boost reserves to cushion impact of war
Thai banks are stepping up loan-loss provisions as they brace for the potential fallout from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East, while also preparing to assist a growing number…