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…
Bangkok Airways Expands Regional Network Under New Strategic Direction
Bangkok Airways is redefining its strategic direction for 2026, moving beyond its long-standing boutique airline positioning toward a model centred on sustainability and strengthened regional connectivity. The shift signals a…
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…
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…