Thailand
Ares plans its first local currency private credit fund in Asia
The firm is also raising a regional special situations fund
Thai economic growth seen uneven and below potential: central bank minutes
Growth is expected to be about 2 per cent this year
Asia’s fuel crunch forces four-day weeks and school closures
The Iran war has led to a surge in global energy prices
Thailand orders work-from-home for state agencies to save fuel
The Cabinet urges government officials to suspend non-essential overseas travel during the period
The Philippine chairmanship of Asean in a year of strategic tension
Manila’s challenge lies less in setting ambitious priorities than in preserving cohesion amid mounting challenges
Thai PM seals new coalition after February election, local media say
The bloc commands the support of about 290 freshly-elected lawmakers and a vote to confirm the prime minister is expected in the coming weeks
Thailand’s energy shock may force long-delayed reforms
A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh on country’s growth by driving up costs in an economy heavily reliant on imported gas
Thailand to boost fuel reserves, bids to secure LNG amid Iran crisis
Thailand imports around 2.2 to 2.8 million tonnes of LNG per year from Qatar
Thailand’s February headline CPI drops 0.88% on year, more than forecast
Headline inflation may rise to between 1 to 3 per cent this year
Thai 2026 GDP growth could dip by 0.2% from Middle East conflict: central bank chief
He notes that the country’s external position is strong and any volatility can be handled
