Thailand
Thailand rushes to secure oil, fertiliser as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Despite talk of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, policymakers are still on high alert in South-east Asia
Thailand mulls public debt ceiling hike in face of energy shock
The energy shock is already weighing on the country’s outlook
Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
The Thai economy has struggled to gain traction, growing just 2.4 per cent last year
Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
Thailand’s strong position going into the crisis is helping it absorb the shock, said Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-anant
Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supply
Thai white rice 5% broken, an Asian benchmark, jumps 10% to US$423 a tonne in the week ended Apr 8
Thailand forecasts 30.4 billion baht revenue as tourists flock to Songkran
Its tourism agency expects 500,000 international visitors to generate around 8.1 billion baht
Indonesia’s rating most at risk in South-east Asia amid war, S&P says
Malaysia is seen as well-placed to weather the global energy shock
Thai finance chief sees oil prices elevated for two years
Thailand plans to accelerate adoption of solar power and other renewables to cushion higher energy costs
Thai consumer confidence drops in March: survey
[BANGKOK] Thai consumer confidence dropped to its lowest in six months on concerns about rising energy prices, higher living costs and the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Thursday.
Thai PM promises broad economic reforms in policy address
[BANGKOK] Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined his government’s policy agenda to parliament on Thursday (Apr 9), focusing on growth, debt relief and measures to reduce business costs.
