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…
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…
Thailand Tax Filing 2026: What Expats Need to Know Before the April 8 Deadline
Thailand’s personal income tax filing deadline is April 8, yet many expatriates remain unsure whether they are required to submit a tax return this year. Confusion has persisted following clarification…
Night Petrol Station Shutdowns Under Consideration, Not Yet Enforced
The government is considering late-night petrol station closures only as a last-resort measure should the Middle East conflict significantly affect Thailand’s fuel reserves, officials said, stressing that the current situation…
Asia Airlines Hike Ticket Prices, Warn of Possible Groundings Over Fuel Supply Risks
Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices and preparing contingency plans — including the possibility of grounding aircraft — as the escalating Middle East conflict raises fears of a major…
Amazon Web Services Targets Thailand as Future AI Hub
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thailand is positioning its local cloud region as a future hub for artificial intelligence, aiming to meet rising enterprise demand for more…
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…
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…