Economy · TourismPattaya's ฿35M Sukhumvit Road Overhaul: Closure Starts April 19
Pattaya's 200-day Sukhumvit Road rebuild starts April 19. Westbound lanes close; expect 15-25 min delays. Use alternate routes via Second Road or Soi Buakhao.
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Economy · National NewsHow the Middle East Energy Crisis is Hitting Your Wallet in Thailand
Iranian strikes cut Qatar LNG supplies. Flight costs jump 12%, food prices rise. Discover how Persian Gulf attacks impact Thailand residents' fuel, travel, and daily expenses.
Economy · National NewsThailand's Pension Crisis: Rising Contributions Meet Investment Risks
Thailand's Social Security Fund breached risk limits in March 2026. Maximum contributions rise to ฿875/month as fund's domestic focus threatens retirement security.
Tourism · EconomyEastern Thailand's Tourist Boom: Why Phuket Is Losing European Visitors to Trat and Pattaya
European tourists bypass Phuket for eastern Thailand in 2026. Discover why Trat and Chonburi are booming with lower costs, pristine nature, and direct Bangkok access reshaping tourism economics.
Economy · National NewsThailand Faces Looming Plastic Shortage by April as Middle East Shipping Crisis Disrupts Supply
Thailand faces plastic pellet shortage by April 2026, threatening price increases for packaged goods and manufacturing. Commerce Ministry negotiates with Iran for safe shipping access through Middle East conflict zones.
Economy · TourismThai Airways Ticket Prices Surge 10-15% as Middle East Crisis Drives Jet Fuel to Record Highs
Thai Airways fares jumped 10-15% as jet fuel costs soar due to Middle East tensions. What you need to know about rising ticket prices this Songkran season.
Politics · EconomyThailand's Fuel Crisis Forces New Cabinet to Bypass Policy Delays: What Residents Should Know
Thailand's Cabinet may use Section 162 emergency powers after March 19 to tackle diesel shortages. Learn about ฿3.06 price hikes, biodiesel plans & impact.
Economy · National NewsWhy Your Thai Electricity Bill is About to Jump: Energy Crisis Explained
LNG shortage driving Thailand back to coal. Expect higher electricity costs and air quality concerns for residents. Here's what's happening.
Economy · National NewsThailand Locks Prices for 60 Days, But Food and Fuel Costs Will Climb After April
Thailand's 60-day price freeze ends in April. Residents face increases on groceries, fuel, and household goods. How to prepare your budget now.