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…
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…
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…
Gold and Oil Recommended as Key Investment Plays
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Thailand’s leading asset managers are advising investors to increase exposure to gold and oil as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, while regulators say they…
Commercial Real Estate Expected to Stay Resilient
The commercial real estate market is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with demand increasingly concentrated in hotels, data centres, industrial and logistics assets, and high-quality office and retail space,…